A HeartWare HVAD System recall has been classified as a Class I recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) due to potential damage as a result of loose connections. Class I recalls are the most serious type of recall, which indicates that there is a reasonable risk of serious adverse health consequences or death. Affected patients and their families may be eligible to pursue compensation with the help of a defective medical device lawyer.
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Damaged Devices Could Lead to Serious Injury or Death
Medtronic PLC has announced that a previous voluntary recall associated with the HeartWare HVAD System has been classified as Class I by the FDA. According to a press release issued by Medtronic, physicians and health care providers have been notified of the potential damage to controllers from exposure to moisture through loose power and data connectors. The HVAD System includes a ventricular assist device (VAD), a mechanical pump that pumps blood to the body when one of the heart’s natural pumps does not properly operate, and a controller that monitors the pump’s activities.
Recalled controllers include:
- Model No. 1400
- Model No. 1401
Approximately 8,799 potentially affected HVAD HeartWare Controllers were distributed, and as of September 2016, 308 controllers have been replaced worldwide. Hospital clinicians have been advised to inspect patients’ HVAD HeartWare Controllers for loose connectors and replace affected controllers if needed. Damage to the controllers could potentially lead to a lose of communication between the controller and monitor, possibly reducing the device’s ability to detect alarms or interruption, which could lead to serious injury or death. Adverse reactions or quality problems with the use of the HVAD System can be reported to the FDA’s MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program.
How a HeartWare HVAD System Recall Attorney Can Help
Medical device makers have a duty to provide safe products. If there are risks of harm associated with their devices, they also must provide adequate warnings. If a device maker fails to fulfill this duty, it could be held liable in lawsuits for injuries that may result.
People injured by a defective HVAD System may be eligible to recover money for:
- Medical Expenses
- Lost Wages
- Pain and Suffering
The families of those killed may be eligible to recover money for funeral expenses and the pain that comes with losing a loved one.
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