International Medical Devices Database

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Field safety notices are communications sent out by medical device manufacturers or their representatives in relation to actions that they may be taking in relation to their product that is on the market. These are mainly for health workers, but also for users. They can include recalls and alerts.

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Type of Event
Field Safety Notice
Event ID
6.6.4-2014-64840
Event Country
Sweden
Event Source
SMPA
Event Source URL
https://lakemedelsverket.se/malgrupp/Halso---sjukvard/Medicinteknisk-sakerhetsinformation/fran-tillverkare/FSN2014/Aktiva-implantat--HeartWare-batteri--HeartWare-Inc1/#
Notes / Alerts

Swedish data is current through 2018. All of the data comes from the Swedish Medical Products Agency, 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 data from the U.S. and Sweden.
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FSCA APR2014.1
Action
Information on the risk of use. Products should be revoked.

Device

HeartWare-battery

Model / Serial
Implanted device?
Yes
Product Description
Active implant
Manufacturer
HeartWare Inc.

Manufacturer

HeartWare Inc.

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
SMPA

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Field Safety Notices about HeartWare-battery

What is this?

Device

HeartWare-battery

Manufacturer

HeartWare Inc.