Z-1438-2021Class II

Instructions for Use and Patient Manual for HeartWare HVAD System. Accompanies these devices: Heartware HVAD...

Name: Z-1438-2021 Instructions for Use and Patient Manual for HeartWare HVAD System. Accompanies these devices: Heartware HVAD...
Creator: Heartware, Inc.
Published: 2021-02-26
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

HeartWare, Inc. / initiated 2021-02-26 / Open, Classified / root cause: design

FDA source

Heartware, Inc. began a recall of Instructions for Use and Patient Manual for HeartWare HVAD System. Accompanies these devices: Heartware HVAD pump implant kits Models 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103... on 2021-02-26. FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "IFU and Patient Manual updated to describe HVAD Controller Connection Verification. The labeling is being corrected to reflect the actual verified behavior of a successful connector to the controller, which is a "beep"...". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Open, Classified, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1438-2021
Classification: Class II
Status: Open, Classified
Initiated: 2021-02-26
Posted: 2021-04-20
Recalling firm: HeartWare, Inc.
Product: Instructions for Use and Patient Manual for HeartWare HVAD System. Accompanies these devices: Heartware HVAD pump implant kits Models 1100, 1101, 1102, 1103, 1104, 1104JP, 1205, and MCS1705PU. Heartware HVAD controller kits Models 1403US, 1407AU, 1407CA, 1407CH, 1407DE, 1407GB, 1407IL, 1407IN, 1407IT, 1407JP, 1407KR, 1420, and 1420JP. Heartware HVAD controller AC adapter Models 1430AR, 1430AU, 1430CA, 1430CH, 1430DE, 1430GB, 1430IL, 1430IN, 1430IT, 1430JP, and 1430US. Heartware HVAD controller DC Adapter Model 1440. Heartware HVAD data cable - monitor Model 1575. Heartware HVAD battery pack Models 1650, 1650CA-CLIN, and 1650DE. Heartware HVAD patient pack Model 1475. Heartware HVAD waist pack Models 2050, 2050IL, and 2050US. Heartware HVAD shoulder pack Models 2060, 2060IL, and 2060US.
Product code: DSQ Ventricular (Assist) Bypass
Reason for recall: IFU and Patient Manual updated to describe HVAD Controller Connection Verification. The labeling is being corrected to reflect the actual verified behavior of a successful connector to the controller, which is a "beep" and not "audible click", to clarify under what alarm conditions a beep will not be heard, and identify alternate confirmation methods (visual indicator) for successful connection. NOTE: this update is included in the February 2021 Urgent Medical Device Notice also covered in recalls 87456 and 87603
Root cause tag: design
FDA root cause: Device Design
Action: Beginning 26-Feb-2021, an Urgent Medical Device Recall notification was disseminated to consignees who Medtronic records indicate have received affected product, UPS 2-day delivery. The notices provided updated information for the instructions for use and patient manual.
Quantity in commerce: 23123 (11292 US)
Distribution: Worldwide distribution - US Nationwide distribution and the countries of Italy, Great Britain, Germany, Japan.
Product codes and lots: Model, GTIN: 1100, No GTIN Available; 1101, No GTIN Available; 1102, No GTIN Available; 1103, 00888707000017; 1104, No GTIN Available; 1104JP, 00888707000697; 1205, No GTIN Available; MCS1705PU, 00888707005364; 1403US, 00888707000475; 1407AU, 00888707001663; 1407CA, 00888707002851; 1407CH, 00888707001694; 1407DE, 00888707001700; 1407GB, 00888707001717; 1407IL, 00888707001724; 1407IN, 00888707001731; 1407IT, 00888707001748; 1407JP, 00888707001755; 1407KR, 00888707001762; 1420, 00888707000420; 1420JP, 00888707000437; 1430AR, 00888707000826; 1430AU, 00888707000833; 1430CA, 00888707000857; 1430CH, 00888707000871; 1430DE, 00888707000864; 1430GB, 00888707000888; 1430IL, 00888707000901; 1430IN, 00888707000505; 1430IT, 00888707000895; 1430JP, 00888707000918; 1430US, 00888707000307; 1440, 00888707001885; 1575, 00888707008051; 1650, 00888707000376; 1650CA-CLIN, 00888707001588; 1650DE, 00888707001373; 1475, 00888707008037; 2050, 00888707008082; 2050IL, 00888707001410; 2050US, 00888707000048; 2060, 00888707008099; 2060IL, 00888707001427; 2060US, 00888707000055;

Enforcement reports

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FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1438-2021
Recall number	Class	Status	Voluntary or mandated	Report date	Classified
Z-1438-2021	Class II	Ongoing	Voluntary: Firm initiated	2021-04-28	2021-04-20

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Data as of 2026-10-07, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)