Heartware recalls HVAD Battery Charger Model 1600US units with wrong inductors. These chargers may not charge batteries properly, risking system failure. Affected units have specific model numbers listed in the recall.
HVAD Battery Charger units manufactured with wrong inductors.
Heartware is recalling HVAD Battery Charger Model 1600US units that were manufactured with incorrect inductors. This could cause the charger to fail to properly charge batteries, potentially leading to system malfunction. Affected units have specific model numbers listed in the recall.
The charger units were manufactured with wrong inductors, which could cause improper battery charging. This might lead to the system not functioning correctly, but it does not pose an immediate risk of serious injury or death.
Patients using the Heartware Ventricular Assist System (HVAD) with the recalled battery charger model. Those who have the specific model numbers listed in the recall are most at risk.
Check if your Heartware HVAD Battery Charger has model numbers starting with BCH000403 through BCH098699 (as listed in the recall). These units were manufactured with wrong inductors.
Identify your charger's model number to see if it's in the list of affected units (BCH000403 through BCH098699).
If your charger is affected, contact Heartware directly for instructions on how to return or replace it.
Heartware is recalling HVAD Battery Charger Model 1600US units that were manufactured with wrong inductors, which could cause improper battery charging.
No, but you should check if your charger is affected by the recall. If it is, contact Heartware for instructions.
Affected units have model numbers starting with BCH000403 through BCH098699 as listed in the recall.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Heartware to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0582-2019 — Heartware Heartware Hello, I own a Heartware that is covered by recall Z-0582-2019 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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