Heartware, Inc. HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device System. a) Monitor 1521US Explore Tech, b) Monitor 1521GB Explore Tech, c) Monitor 1521IL Explore Tech, d) Monitor 1521DE Explore Tech Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device System. a) Monitor 1521US Explore Tech, b) Monitor 1521GB Explore Tech, c) Monitor 1521IL Explore Tech, d) Monitor 1521DE Explore Tech
Brand
Heartware, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
a) Model Number 1521US, GTIN 00888707009256, Serial/Lot Numbers: MON500010, MON500012, MON500016, MON500028, MON500026, MON500005, MON500006, MON500007. b) Model Number 1521GB, GTIN 00888707006521, Serial/Lot Numbers: MON400039, MON400050, MON400051, MON400052, MON400053, MON400054, MON400061. c) Model Number 1521IL, GTIN 00888707010108, Serial/Lot Number: MON400017. d) Model Number 1521DE, GTIN 00888707010085, Serial/Lot Numbers: MON400045, MON400021, MON400013.
Products Sold
a) Model Number 1521US, GTIN 00888707009256, Serial/Lot Numbers: MON500010, MON500012, MON500016, MON500028, MON500026, MON500005, MON500006, MON500007. b) Model Number 1521GB, GTIN 00888707006521, Serial/Lot Numbers: MON400039, MON400050, MON400051, MON400052, MON400053, MON400054, MON400061. c) Model Number 1521IL, GTIN 00888707010108, Serial/Lot Number: MON400017. d) Model Number 1521DE, GTIN 00888707010085, Serial/Lot Numbers: MON400045, MON400021, MON400013.
Heartware, Inc. is recalling HeartWare Ventricular Assist Device System. a) Monitor 1521US Explore Tech, b) Monitor 1521GB Exp due to Medtronic has identified that the logfiles downloaded from the recently updated Model 1521 monitors (Serial Numbers: MON4xxxxxx for OUS and MON5xxxxxx. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Medtronic has identified that the logfiles downloaded from the recently updated Model 1521 monitors (Serial Numbers: MON4xxxxxx for OUS and MON5xxxxxx for US), are unable to be processed by the Autologs web portal.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Medtronic Mechanical Circulatory Support issued an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE COMMUNICATION notice to it consignees on 05/16/2023 by email. The notice explained that logfiles downloaded from the recently updated Model 1521 monitors (Serial Numbers: MON4xxxxxx for OUS and MON5xxxxxx for US), are unable to be processed by the Autologs web portal. Medtronic is working on an update to the Autologs web portal to resolve the issue. Until the update is complete, logfiles can be sent to dl.mcsclinicalengineering@medtronic.com for report generation. Please note in the email that you have received a logfile upload error and are requesting a logfile report. On about 09/20/2023, a formal Urgent Medical Device Communication notification was sent to Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) informing them of the resolution of the autologs web portal issue previously communicated. Consignees are asked to confirm receipt of the letter and that they have acknowledged the actions to be taken.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026