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BVS 5000t Bi-Ventricular Support System Transport/Backup Console Catalog Number: 0050-000

FDA device recall Z-1222-03 · posted 2003-09-11 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Abiomed, Inc.
Reason for recall
Bi-Ventricular support system may switch to battery when primary voltage (AC) is available
Action taken
Abiomed notified customers by letter on 8/19/03 advising users of the problem and requesting that the unit not be used until a field service representative corrected the device.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
DSQ
Quantity affected
36
Distribution
Nationwide. CA, DE, IL, IN, KY, FL, LA, MD, ND, NJ, NY, OR, WI, TX
Date initiated
2003-08-19
Date posted
2003-09-11
Date terminated
2003-10-15
Location
Danvers, MA

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