Events

Rappel de HeartWare Ventricular Assist System

Selon U.S. Food and Drug Administration, ce/cet/cette rappel concerne un dispositif en/au/aux/à United States qui a été fabriqué par HeartWare Inc.

Qu'est-ce que c'est?

Une correction ou un retrait opéré par un fabricant afin de répondre à un problème causé par un dispositif médical. Les rappels surviennent lorsqu'un dispositif médical est défectueux, lorsqu'il pourrait poser un risque pour la santé, ou les deux à la fois.

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  • Type d'événement
    Recall
  • ID de l'événement
    71239
  • Classe de risque de l'événement
    Class 1
  • Numéro de l'événement
    Z-1731-2015
  • Date de mise en oeuvre de l'événement
    2015-04-29
  • Date de publication de l'événement
    2015-06-13
  • Statut de l'événement
    Open, Classified
  • Pays de l'événement
    United States
  • Source de l'événement
    USFDA
  • URL de la source de l'événement
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=136951
  • Notes / Alertes
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Notes supplémentaires dans les données
    Ventricular (assisst) bypass - Product Code DSQ
  • Cause
    Complaints with the hvad internal controller alarm battery failures.
  • Action
    Urgent Medical Device Correction letters were sent to customers. The letter identified the affected product, as well as the reason for the recall and risks involved. HeartWare requests that customers review and familiarize themselves with the letter and "Patient Communication," and ensure that all necessary individuals are aware. Patients currently being supported by the device should be identified and given the "Patient Communication." A HeartWare representative can provide assistance with that process if needed. The "Acknowledgement and Completion Form" should be completed, signed, and returned within 30 days of the receipt of the letter. Customers can contact their local HeartWare representative with questions or concerns. Clinical Support personnel are also available at 1-888-494-6365.

Device

HeartWare Ventricular Assist System
  • Modèle / numéro de série
    Serial #: ALL HeartWare HVAD systems currently in use.
  • Classification du dispositif
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Classe de dispositif
    3
  • Dispositif implanté ?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Worldwide Distribution -- US, including the states of AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, and VA; and, the countries of Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, and UK.
  • Description du dispositif
    HeartWare Ventricular Assist System (HVAD). || Catalog #: 1101, 1103, 1100, 1101, 1102, 1104, 1104JP, and 1205. || Intended for use as a bridge to cardiac transplantation in patients who are at risk of death from refractory end-stage heart failure.
  • Manufacturer
    HeartWare Inc

Manufacturer

HeartWare Inc
  • Adresse du fabricant
    HeartWare Inc, 14400 Nw 60th Ave, Miami Lakes FL 33014-2807
  • Société-mère du fabricant (2017)
    Medtronic plc
  • Commentaire du fabricant
    “If our surveillance systems identify a potential performance issue, our personnel promptly evaluate the problem, including, when appropriate, conducting root cause investigations and internal testing to assess whether the product continues to meet specifications and defined performance criteria,” Medtronic told ICIJ in a statement. “In some cases, based on this evaluation, Medtronic may determine that a recall is necessary.” The company said that it communicates with healthcare providers and/or patients and provide recommendations to address such issues. Medtronic noted that these communications can include letters, emails, calls, press releases, physician notifications and social media postings, as well as informing the FDA and other regulators of the actions.
  • Source
    USFDA