Class II — Potential Health Hazard

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

Instructions for Use and Patient Manual for HeartWare HVAD System. Recalled by Heartware, Inc. Due to IFU and Patient Manual updated to describe HVAD...

Date: February 26, 2021
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

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.

Quantity: 23123 (11292 US)

Why Was This Recalled?

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

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Heartware, Inc.

Heartware, Inc. has 60 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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