Medtronic Inc recalls Instructions for Use, Patient Manuals, and Emergency Responder Guides for HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) Sys

Recalled May 25, 2022 · FDA recall Z-1110-2022 · Medtronic

Hazard

Errors and inconsistencies that were identified in the Instruction for Use (IFU), Emergency Responder Guide (ERG), and Patient Manual (PM) for the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) system. · FDA Class II

Units

21,118 pieces of product literature

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Worldwide Distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS to countries of: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, INDIA, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom

Description

Errors and inconsistencies that were identified in the Instruction for Use (IFU), Emergency Responder Guide (ERG), and Patient Manual (PM) for the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) system.

Product

Instructions for Use, Patient Manuals, and Emergency Responder Guides for HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System. HVAD System. IFUs are distributed as part of the Pump Implant Kits models: 1103, MCS1705PU, 1104, and 1104JP. Additionally, IFUs, ERGs, and PMs are distributed with unique Catalog / Model Numbers: IFU00358, IFU00375, IFU00376, GR00526, IFU00520, IFU00526, IFU00593, IFU00614, M017475C001

Manufacturer(s)

Medtronic Inc

Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →