Heartware, Inc.: Medical Device Recalls in 2016

According to to data from the FDA, there were 2 medical device recalls made by Heartware, Inc. in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.

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• HeartWare Ventricular Assist System: HeartWare Battery, Lithium Ion, 14.8 V, Rx only. Catalog 1650 (US) and 1650, 1650-DE and A00035 (OUS) Product Usage: Used as a bridge-to-cardiac transplantation in patients who are at risk of death from refractory end-stage left ventricular heart failure. The HeartWare Ventricular Assist System is designed for in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings, including transportation via fixed-wing aircraft or helicopter.
• HeartWare Ventricular Assist System Controller Product Usage: For use as a bridge-to-cardiac transplantation in patients who are at risk of death from refractory end-stage left ventricular heart failure. The HVAD is designed for in-hospital and out-of-hospital settings, including transportation via fix-wing aircraft or helicopter