The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a Class I recall for two heart pump products after they were linked to 14 deaths and over 270 injuries. The recall, announced on Monday, concerns devices that have been associated with significant adverse events, prompting questions about the timeliness of the FDA's and manufacturer Abbott's response. Additionally, a conflict of interest has been identified, as ten doctors on the FDA panel reviewing an Abbott heart device reportedly had financial ties with the company.