Jarvik Heart Inc recalls external cables for Jarvik 2000 Ventricular Assist System due to potential male connector damage. Affected items may have detached, misaligned, cracked, or bent connectors.
There is a potential for the male connectors on external cables to become damaged. This could include a detached male connector housing, misaligned connector, cracked connector housing, and bent pins.
Jarvik Heart Inc is recalling external cables for their Jarvik 2000 Ventricular Assist System. Damaged male connectors could lead to electrical issues or system failure if not properly secured.
The male connectors on the external cables can become damaged, causing detached housing, misalignment, cracks, or bent pins. This may lead to electrical issues or system failure if not properly secured.
Patients using Jarvik 2000 Ventricular Assist Systems with the recalled external cables. Those with the specific cable models (JHI-212, JHI-202, JHI-204, JHI-201) are most at risk.
Check for the specific cable models: JHI-212 Y Cable, JHI-202 Lithium-ion Battery Cable, JHI-204 Extensions Cable, or JHI-201 Pedestal Cable. These are part of the Jarvik 2000 Ventricular Assist System.
Identify if your Jarvik 2000 system uses the recalled cable models: JHI-212, JHI-202, JHI-204, or JHI-201.
The male connectors on external cables can become damaged, causing detached housing, misalignment, cracks, or bent pins.
JHI-212 Y Cable, JHI-202 Lithium-ion Battery Cable, JHI-204 Extensions Cable, and JHI-201 Pedestal Cable.
The recall does not specify a stop-use instruction; check if your cables match the affected models.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Jarvik Heart to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-0629-2019 — Jarvik Heart Jarvik Heart Hello, I own a Jarvik Heart that is covered by recall Z-0629-2019 from Jarvik Heart. 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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