The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-1813-2013·Announced 2013-08-07

Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit Recalled for Electrostatic Discharge Risk

HeartWare Inc is recalling HVAD Pump Implant Kits due to a potential electrostatic discharge (ESD) hazard. The recall covers 76 units in the US and 82 internationally.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a risk-of-harm product (medical device) where injury has not yet been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

HeartWare Inc is recalling the Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device) due to a potential electrostatic discharge (ESD) hazard. The recall includes 76 units distributed in the United States and 82 units distributed internationally.

The affected products include US models 1400, 1401US, 1403US, and 1404, as well as international models 1400, 1401XX, 1407XX, and 1408. The recall applies to all Heartware controller serial numbers. Distribution in the US included 28 states and the District of Columbia, while international distribution covered 28 countries.

Consumers and healthcare providers should contact HeartWare Inc for further instructions regarding the recall and potential replacement or repair of the affected devices.

The recalled product

Product
Heartware HVAD Pump Implant Kit (Heartware Ventricular Assist Device)
Manufacturer
HeartWare Inc

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (7)

  • US product: Model 1400
  • 1401US
  • 1403US
  • 1404 International: Model 1400
  • 1401XX
  • 1407XX
  • 1408 ALL HEARTWARE CONTROLLER SERIAL NUMBERS

Distribution