Medtronic HVAD Pump Implant Kits, labeled as: a. PUMP 1103, b. PUMP 1104, c. PUMP 1104JP, d. PUMP 1100, e. Model 1101, f. Model 1...
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (other). Stop using it now and contact the brand or FDA for a refund, repair, or replacement.
FDA Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0946-2021.
Pumps manufactured with impellers from a subset of lots from a single supplier are failing to initially start, restart, or experiencing a delay in restart within the maximum number of restart attempts at a rate substantially higher than pump in the overall population.
Corrective Action (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0946-2021.
Recall ongoing. Follow firm instructions.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Heartware, Inc. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the FDA recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to FDA.
Consumer Contact (per FDA)
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) — official FDA notice for recall FDA-Z-0946-2021.
Heartware, Inc.
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Heartware, Inc. Recall FAQ
Heartware, Inc. is the subject of a medical implants safety report: Medtronic HVAD Pump Implant Kits, labeled as: a. PUMP 1103, b. PUMP 1104, c. PUMP 1104JP, d. PUMP 1100, e. Model 1101, f. Model 1.... The notice was published on November 19, 2020 by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Approximately 19,562 units are potentially affected.