FDA recall record

Cardiac Assist LifeSPARC Pump (part number 5800-0000) contained within TandemLife LifeSPARC recall — FDA Z-2465-2023

Epoxy used during manufacturing of the LifeSPARC Pump may have uncured epoxy. if undetectable curing may result in added risk of early pump failure,

Class IIclassification
Z-2465-2023official record ID
Sep 6, 2023report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-2465-2023
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusOngoing
Recalling firmCardiac Assist, Inc.
Report dateSep 6, 2023
Recall initiation dateJun 30, 2023
Quantity2 units
LocationPittsburgh, PA, United States

Official product description

LifeSPARC Pump (part number 5800-0000) contained within TandemLife LifeSPARC Priming Tray part number: 5800-1000. Note: The 5800-1000 model number is an individually packaged component contained within the Kit numbers: 5830-2916 LS TANDEMLIFE KIT DL29 5840-2417 LS TANDEMLIFE KIT - V24, A17

Why the product was recalled

Epoxy used during manufacturing of the LifeSPARC Pump may have uncured epoxy. if undetectable curing may result in added risk of early pump failure,

Distribution information

US Nationwide distribution in the states of IL, FL.

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: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit.

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