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 Recalled by Medtronic Inc Due to Errors and inconsistencies that were identified in the...

Date: March 30, 2022
Company: Medtronic 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 Medtronic Inc directly.

Affected Products

Instructions for Use, Patient Manuals, and Emergency Responder Guides for HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System. HVAD System. IFUs are distributed as part of the Pump Implant Kits models: 1103, MCS1705PU, 1104, and 1104JP. Additionally, IFUs, ERGs, and PMs are distributed with unique Catalog / Model Numbers: IFU00358, IFU00375, IFU00376, GR00526, IFU00520, IFU00526, IFU00593, IFU00614, M017475C001

Quantity: 21,118 pieces of product literature

Why Was This Recalled?

Errors and inconsistencies that were identified in the Instruction for Use (IFU), Emergency Responder Guide (ERG), and Patient Manual (PM) for the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) system.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Medtronic Inc

Medtronic Inc has 17 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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