Heartware recalls Medtronic HVAD Monitor Data Cable (Product 1575) due to potential port damage from cable misalignment. Affected units may cause controller port damage when connecting cables.
There is the potential for the Controller power cables (AC Adapter, DC Adapter, and Battery cables), HVAD Alarm Adapter, and HVAD Monitor data cables to cause damage to the HVAD Controller ports when inserting the cables into the Controller ports, due to wear from misalignment of the cables to the port.
Heartware is recalling Medtronic HVAD Monitor Data Cables (Product Number 1575) because improper cable alignment can damage the HVAD Controller ports. This could lead to device malfunctions or safety issues if the cables are not properly aligned.
The cables can cause damage to the HVAD Controller ports when inserted due to wear from misalignment. This misalignment may occur over time as the cables are repeatedly connected and disconnected.
Patients using Medtronic HVAD devices with the recalled data cable model are most at risk. The recall affects all units with Product Number 157: 1575.
Check for the product number 1575 on the cable. The recall applies to all lot codes of this specific data cable model.
Look for the product number 1575 on the HVAD Monitor Data Cable.
The recall is for potential port damage from cable misalignment, but it does not cause immediate injury or serious harm in normal use.
Check for the product number 1575 on the HVAD Monitor Data Cable. All lot codes are affected.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking the product number.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Heartware to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1339-2021 — Heartware Heartware Hello, I own a Heartware that is covered by recall Z-1339-2021 from Heartware. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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