FDA recall record

Jarvik 2000 Ventricular Assist System external components: JHI-212 Y Cable, JHI-202 recall — FDA Z-0629-2019

There is a potential for the male connectors on external cables to become damaged. This could include a detached male connector housing, misaligned…

Class IIclassification
Z-0629-2019official record ID
Dec 26, 2018report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0629-2019
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmJarvik Heart Inc.
Report dateDec 26, 2018
Recall initiation dateOct 15, 2018
Quantity274
LocationNew York, NY, United States

Official product description

Jarvik 2000 Ventricular Assist System external components: JHI-212 Y Cable, JHI-202 Lithium-ion Battery Cable, JHI-204 Extensions Cable, JHI-201 Pedestal Cable

Why the product was recalled

There is a potential for the male connectors on external cables to become damaged. This could include a detached male connector housing, misaligned connector, cracked connector housing, and bent pins.

Distribution information

Products were distributed to the following US states: FL, NY, and UT. Products were distributed to the following foreign countries: Croatia, Czech Republic, France, Hungary, India, Italy, and Japan.

How to read the classification

FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.

Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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