Class I Recall

HeartWare Battery, Model #1650DE, a component of the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System.

Summary

The FDA issued a Class I for HeartWare Battery, Model #1650DE, a component of the HeartWare Ventricular Assis by Medtronic Inc. Reason: Batteries for the HVAD system have a weld defect affecting internal components within the HVAD battery, resulting in the battery to malfunction and no.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-1266-2022

Action Date

2022-06-29

Status

Ongoing

Product Description

HeartWare Battery, Model #1650DE, a component of the HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device (HVAD) System.

Lot/Code Info: GTIN 00888707008778. Serial numbers BAT935012, BAT935059, BAT935008, BAT935009, BAT935018, BAT935020, BAT935022, BAT935023, BAT935047, BAT934999, BAT935003, BAT935010, BAT935329, BAT934928, BAT934934, BAT935160, BAT935078, BAT934997, BAT935027, BAT935048, BAT934953, BAT934933, BAT934948, BAT934853, BAT934854, BAT934858, BAT934895, BAT934899, BAT934901, BAT934903, BAT934904, BAT934905, BAT934927, BAT934932, BAT934935, BAT934940, BAT934979, BAT934981, BAT935109, BAT935112, BAT935116, BAT935117, BAT935120, BAT935122, BAT935124, BAT935127, BAT935132, BAT935133, BAT935134, BAT935136, BAT934846, BAT934848, BAT934849, BAT934850, BAT935137, BAT935142, BAT935143, BAT935145, BAT935146, BAT935148, BAT935150, BAT935151, BAT935152, BAT935154, BAT935155, BAT935156, BAT935157, BAT935158, BAT935161, BAT935162, BAT935163, BAT935164, BAT935260, BAT935301, BAT935302, BAT935303, BAT935201, BAT935202, BAT935203, BAT935172, BAT935173, BAT935174, BAT935175, BAT935176, BAT935177, BAT935178, BAT935179, BAT935180, BAT935181, BAT935182, BAT935183, BAT935184, BAT935185, BAT935186, BAT935187, BAT934910, BAT934912, BAT934914, BAT934915, BAT934916, BAT934919, BAT935317, BAT935318, BAT935319, BAT935320, BAT935322, BAT935324, BAT935217, BAT935264, BAT935269, BAT935276, BAT935277, BAT935282, BAT935283, BAT935285, BAT935286, BAT935287, BAT935312, BAT935313, BAT935314, BAT935188, BAT935189, BAT935190, BAT935191, BAT935192, BAT935193, BAT935194, BAT935195, BAT935196, BAT935197, BAT935198, BAT935199, BAT934851, BAT934852, BAT934855, BAT934857, BAT934859, BAT934861, BAT934862, BAT934863, BAT934865, BAT934866, BAT935207, BAT935210, BAT935222, BAT935256, BAT935257, BAT935230, BAT935231, BAT935233, BAT935234, BAT935236, BAT935237, BAT935238, BAT935268, BAT935270, BAT935271, BAT935272, BAT935273, BAT935275, BAT935279, BAT935280, BAT935288, BAT935290, BAT935291, BAT935292, BAT935284, BAT934844, BAT935229, BAT934917, BAT934918, BAT934920, BAT934924, BAT935232, BAT935235, BAT935247, BAT935261, BAT934867, BAT934868, BAT935265, BAT935266, BAT935204, BAT935205, BAT935206, BAT935212, BAT935213, BAT935216, BAT935250, BAT935251, BAT935252, BAT935253, BAT935254, BAT935267, BAT934869, BAT935200, BAT935262, BAT935218, BAT935219, BAT935227, BAT935228, BAT934871, BAT934873, BAT934874, BAT934875, BAT934876, BAT934877, BAT934878, BAT934880, BAT934881, BAT934882, BAT934883, BAT934884, BAT934886, BAT934909, BAT935138, BAT935140, BAT935293, BAT935294, BAT935296, BAT935259, BAT935297, BAT935298, BAT935299, BAT935300, BAT934894, BAT935326, BAT935331, BAT934982, BAT934987, BAT934988, BAT934989, BAT935032, BAT935038, BAT935039, BAT935040, BAT935042, BAT935043, BAT935051, BAT935068, BAT935074, BAT935085, BAT935089, BAT935093, BAT935094, BAT935095, BAT935098, BAT935099, BAT935100, BAT935101, BAT935102, BAT935103, BAT935104, BAT935105, BAT935106, BAT935107, BAT935108, BAT935141, BAT935144, BAT935147, BAT935149, BAT935159, BAT935165, BAT935166, BAT935167, BAT935168, BAT935169, BAT935170, BAT935171, BAT935258, BAT934887, BAT934889, BAT934891, BAT934893, BAT934870, BAT935239, BAT935240, BAT935241, BAT935242, BAT935243, BAT935244, BAT935245, BAT935246, BAT935248, BAT935249, BAT934906, BAT934908, BAT935033, BAT935036, BAT935044, BAT935017, BAT935045, BAT935001, BAT935026, BAT935114, BAT935118, BAT935121, BAT935123, BAT935263, BAT935274, BAT935278, BAT935281, BAT935315, BAT935084, BAT935086, BAT934896, BAT934897, BAT934898, BAT934949, BAT934950, BAT935323, BAT935325, BAT935327, BAT935328, BAT935330, BAT935332, BAT935005, BAT935006, BAT935025, BAT935062, BAT935064, BAT935065, BAT935208, BAT934922, BAT934926, BAT934929, BAT934930, BAT934942, BAT934943, BAT934944, BAT934945, BAT934955, BAT934959, BAT934961, BAT934964, BAT934967, BAT934968, BAT934969, BAT934970, BAT934976, BAT934977, BAT934978, BAT935002, BAT935014, BAT935049, BAT934973, BAT934974, BAT935087, BAT935091, BAT935097, BAT934962, BAT935041, BAT935046, BAT935050, BAT935053, BAT935057, BAT935058, BAT935061, BAT935063, BAT935067, BAT935071, BAT935077, BAT935080, BAT935081, BAT935088, BAT935090, BAT935092, BAT934952, BAT934954, BAT934958, BAT934921, BAT934923, BAT934925, BAT934931, BAT934941, BAT934951, BAT935015, BAT935016, BAT935019, BAT935021, BAT935096, BAT935111, BAT934998, BAT934956, BAT935024, BAT935028, BAT935034, BAT935037, BAT935069, BAT935070, BAT935215, BAT935321, BAT935135, BAT935029, BAT935030, BAT935031, BAT934946, BAT934983, BAT934984, BAT934986, BAT934992, BAT934971, BAT934972, BAT934975, BAT934980, BAT934995, BAT935000, BAT935007, BAT935013, BAT934947, BAT934996, BAT935011, BAT935052, BAT935054, BAT935056, BAT935082, BAT935072, BAT935073, BAT935075, BAT935076, BAT935004, BAT934990, BAT934991, BAT934993, BAT934994, BAT935079, BAT934985, BAT934963, BAT934965, and BAT934966. Expiration date 30-APR-22.

Quantity Affected: 429 batteries

Reason for Recall

Batteries for the HVAD system have a weld defect affecting internal components within the HVAD battery, resulting in the battery to malfunction and no longer provide power or prevent the battery from holding a complete charge or properly recharging.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution. US nationwide, Austria, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Spain, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-05-05

Company

Medtronic Inc

Minneapolis, MN

Context & Analysis

This is a Class I recall. Class I recalls are the most serious — there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

This was one of 107 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 403 device-related FDA actions this month.

Medtronic Inc has 83 FDA actions in our database, including 46 recalls and 37 clearances.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class I recall?

A Class I recall is the most serious type. The FDA has determined there is a reasonable probability that the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. Consumers should stop using the product immediately.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Medtronic Inc) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Medtronic Inc have FDA actions?

Medtronic Inc has 83 FDA actions in our database, including 46 recalls and 37 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-1266-2022" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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