Heartware recalls Medtronic HVAD Alarm Adapter (Product 1450) due to potential cable damage to controller ports from misalignment. Affected units may cause device malfunction.
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 Alarm Adapter (Product Number 145:0) because improper cable insertion can damage the device's controller ports. This could lead to device malfunction or failure to function properly.
The alarm adapter's cables can become misaligned when inserted into the controller ports, causing wear and potential damage. This damage may lead to the device not functioning correctly or causing malfunctions.
Patients using the Medtronic HVAD system with the recalled alarm adapter are affected. Those who have the specific product number and lot codes are most at risk.
Check for the product number 1450 on the alarm adapter. All units with this specific product number and lot codes are affected.
Look for the product number 1450 on the alarm adapter to confirm if it is recalled.
The product number is 1450.
Check for the product number 1450 on the alarm adapter. All units with this specific product number and lot codes are affected.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so check with Heartware for further instructions.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Heartware to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1338-2021 — Heartware Heartware Hello, I own a Heartware that is covered by recall Z-1338-2021 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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