Recall Z-1104-2022 ยท DSQ Ventricular (Assist) Bypass
Heartware, Inc.
HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System Controller, Model Number 1420
| Date | Mar 30, 2022 |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | Finnish and Turkish translation errors in HVAD controller and monitor displays as will as Instructions for Use, Patient Manual, and Emergency Responder Guide for the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) system. |
| Root cause | Labeling design |
| Action | Starting 30-Mar-2022, Medtronic initiated an Urgent Medical Device Notice to VAD Coordinators at customer sites by regional mail and visit in order to inform them of the errors and the corrections impacting the incorrect translation in Finland and Turkey for the HVAD" System. In addition to the Urgent Medical Device Notice a patient template was provided to facilitate the VAD Coordinators in notifying their patients of the issues to the Patient Manual. |
| Quantity | 510 units |
| Distribution | Finland and Turkey |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
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