Events

Recall of HEARTWARE VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEM - HVAD IMPLANT KIT

According to Health Canada (via FOI), this recall involved a device in Canada that was produced by HEARTWARE INC..

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    29676
  • Event Risk Class
    II
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-06-15
  • Event Country
    Canada
  • Event Source
    HC
  • Notes / Alerts
    Canadian data is current through March 2018. All of the data comes from Health Canada, except for the categories Manufacturer Parent Company and Product Classification.
    The Parent Company and the Product Classification were added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records. The device classification information comes from FDA’s Product Classification by Review Panel, based on matches of recall data from the U.S. and Canada.
  • Extra notes in the data
  • Reason
    Power management software upgrade (fsca apr2015a-smr for abnormal power source switching).Heartware has developed this software update to enhance the communication between the controller and the batteries and to reduce the risk of premature "battery switching" and the occurrence of false battery alarms.

Device

HEARTWARE VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEM - HVAD IMPLANT KIT
  • Model / Serial
    Model Catalog: 1104XX (Lot serial: CON000001 to CON210000.)
  • Product Description
    HEARTWARE VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEM
  • Manufacturer
    HEARTWARE INC.

Manufacturer

HEARTWARE INC.
  • Manufacturer Address
    MIAMI LAKES
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • Manufacturer comment
    “If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.
  • Source
    HC