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TANDEM LIFE LivaNova LIFESPARC Controller; Controller and Accessories Model 5900-0000; Controller Only Model 5900-0001.

FDA device recall Z-1763-2022 · posted 2022-09-23 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Cardiac Assist, Inc
Reason for recall
Critical Failure of the LifeSPARC controller when the software freezes or crashes and the screen does not display data.
Action taken
On July 21, 2022, the recalling firm notified impacted customers through mailed letters. Customers were instructed to use Operations Manual revision 15 and to discard all previous revisions of the Operations Manuals.
Root cause
Under Investigation by firm
Status
Terminated
Product code
DWA
Quantity affected
723 units (484 currently in field)
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Date initiated
2022-07-21
Date posted
2022-09-23
Date terminated
2023-08-08
Location
Pittsburgh, PA

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RecordFirmDate
LifeSPARC Pump, LifeSPARC Controller (K183623)Cardiacassist, Inc.2019-07-09