Heartware: Medical Device Recall in 2018 - (Recall #: Z-1903-2018)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2018.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Heartware Medtronic HVAD System for cardiac use. Including the following parts: (a) Controller / Controller Kits, Product numbers: 1400, 1401, 1403, 1407, 1420 (b) DC Adapter, Product numbers: 1435, 1440 (c) AC Adapter, Product numbers: 1425, 1430 (d) Battery Pack, Product number: 1650DE Indication for Use for OUS HVAD System: The HVAD System is intended for use in patients at risk of death from refractory end-stage heart failure. The HVAD System is designed for in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings, including transportation via fixed wing aircraft or helicopter.

Product Classification:

Class I

Date Initiated: May 2, 2018

Date Posted: June 6, 2018

Recall Number: Z-1903-2018

Event ID: 80056

Reason for Recall:

Possible transient electrical connection interruption between an HVAD System power source (Battery, AC Adapter, or DC Adapter) and the Controller, while the power source is connected, that may cause unintended switching to the secondary power source and/or unexpected audible tones (beeping). The interruption typically lasts 1-2 seconds, due to oxidation between power source connector and socket.

Status: Ongoing

Product Quantity: 175878 devices

Code Information:

ALL SERIAL NUMBERS UPN/GTIN: (a) 1400 and 1401: distributed prior to GTN requirement 1403: 00888707000116, 00888707000475 1407: '00888707000291, '00888707000727, '00888707000710, 00888707000734, '00888707000741, '00888707000765, '00888707000758, '00888707000789, '00888707000772, '00888707000499, '00888707000796, '00888707000802, '00888707000819, '00888707000482, '00888707004534, '0888707001670, '00888707001656, '00888707001663, '00888707001670, '00888707001687, '00888707001694, '00888707001700, '00888707001717, '00888707001724, '00888707001731, '00888707001748, '00888707001755, '00888707001762, '00888707002813, '00888707002820, '00888707002837, '00888707002844, '00888707002851, '00888707001472 1420: '00888707000420, '00888707000437, '00888707002660 (b) 1435: '00888707000109 1440: '00888707000260, '00888707001885, '00888707001496, '00888707002745 (c) 1425: '00888707000093 1430: '00888707000307, '00888707000826, '00888707000833, '00888707000840, '00888707000857, '00888707000871, '00888707000864, '00888707000888, '00888707000901, '00888707000505, '00888707000895, '00888707000918, '00888707001489, '00888707001779, '00888707001786, '00888707001793, '00888707001809, '00888707001816, '00888707001823, '00888707001830, '00888707001847, '00888707001854, '00888707001861, '00888707001878, '00888707002738, '00888707002769, '00888707002776, '00888707002783, '00888707002790, '00888707002806, '00888707004817 (d) 1650DE: 00888707000369, 00888707001373, '00888707001588, '00888707001366, '00888707002684 '00888707002646, '00888707002653, '00888707000376

Distribution Pattern:

Worldwide Distribution including US Nationwide, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Kazakhstan, Korea, , Kuwait, Latvia, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Romania, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated