23 results

• Heartware Ventricular Assist Device Recall Issued Due to Loose Connector Risk

  October 31, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Another HVAD recall has been announced, this time involving heart pump controllers that may have loose connections.

• SynCardia Heart Transplant Devices Linked To High Mortality Rate, Malfunctions, FDA Warns

  October 27, 2016

  Irvin Jackson

  Two devices used to assist heart transplant patients have been linked to an increased risk of strokes, mortality and life-threatening malfunctions, according to a new warning by the FDA.

• Heartware Ventricular Assist Device Recall: Electrical Problems That Could Cause Death

  October 24, 2016

  Martha Garcia

  A risk of malfunctions that could cause serious injury or death has led to the recall of some Heartware Ventricular Assist Device heart pumps.