HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (HVAD) Pump Driveline Splice Kit Product Usage: Is intended to repair the driveline cable once a...
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FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1832-2017.
In April 2015, HeartWare, now a part of Medtronic, notified users of a safety issue related to the HVAD Pump Driveline Splice Kit. Medtronic now intends to send a follow-up communication to identified clinicians informing them that a new, improved splice kit is available.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1832-2017.
Recall ongoing. Follow firm instructions.
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- If you have experienced a reaction, seek medical care and report it to the FDA via MedWatch.
- For the official FDA notice, visit the FDA recalls page.
Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-1832-2017.
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Heartware Recall FAQ
Heartware is the subject of a cardiac devices safety report: HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (HVAD) Pump Driveline Splice Kit Product Usage: Is intended to repair the driveline cable once a.... The notice was published on March 10, 2017 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 9 units are potentially affected.