Class I — Serious Health Hazard

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Temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) with Freedom Driver System REF Recalled by SynCardia Systems Inc. Due to SynCardia Systems, Inc. is recalling Freedom Drivers due...

Date: August 6, 2015
Company: SynCardia Systems Inc.
Status: Terminated
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 SynCardia Systems Inc. directly.

Affected Products

Temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) with Freedom Driver System REF 595000-001 Product Usage: Freedom Drivers are components of the SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart (TAH-t) System, which is indicated for use in transplant-eligible candidates at risk of imminent death from biventricular failure. Freedom Drivers are intended for use in and out of the hospital.

Quantity: 56 drivers (21 currently in use on patients)

Why Was This Recalled?

SynCardia Systems, Inc. is recalling Freedom Drivers due to a specific component of the drive mechanism may fail and cause the drive mechanism to stop pumping; resulting in the loss of life-sustaining function.

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About SynCardia Systems Inc.

SynCardia Systems Inc. has 3 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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