Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (HVAD) For use as a bridge-to-cardiac Recalled by HeartWare Inc Due to Complaints with the HVAD Discolored and Cracked Driveline...

Date: April 29, 2015
Company: HeartWare Inc
Status: Ongoing
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact HeartWare Inc directly.

Affected Products

HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (HVAD) For use as a bridge-to-cardiac transplantation in patient who are at risk of death from refractory end-stage left ventricular heart failure.

Quantity: 3,747 currently in use

Why Was This Recalled?

Complaints with the HVAD Discolored and Cracked Driveline Outer Sheath.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed to 32 states: AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, DC

Affected (32 states)Not affected

About HeartWare Inc

HeartWare Inc has 10 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report