ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1106-2022 ยท DSQ Ventricular (Assist) Bypass

Heartware, Inc.

HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System, Model Number 1521DE, MONITOR 1521DE EXPLORE TECH

DateMar 30, 2022
StatusOpen, Classified
ReasonFinnish 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 causeLabeling design
ActionStarting 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.
DistributionFinland and Turkey
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

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