MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS, LLC SYNCARDIA FREEDOM DRIVER; EXTERNAL PNEUMATIC DRIVER

Model Number 595000-001

Device Problems No Apparent Adverse Event (3189); Audible Prompt/Feedback Problem (4020)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 08/06/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The freedom driver will be returned to syncardia for evaluation.The results of the investigation will be provided in a follow-up mdr.(b)(4) initial.

Event Description

The customer, a syncardia certified hospital, reported that while supporting the patient, the freedom driver exhibited a fault alarm after the patient replaced the onboard batteries.The customer reported that the patient was switched to a backup driver.There was no reported adverse patient impact.

Manufacturer Narrative

The driver's alarm history was reviewed and revealed a "39" alarm code which can be produced during power cycling of the freedom driver, during an onboard battery exchange while operating freedom driver only on onboard battery power, or if an onboard battery is not fully latched in place; intermittent communication errors can result in this fault alarm.The driver passed all sections of functional testing.Additionally, an onboard battery exchange test was performed in an attempt to replicated the customer-reported issue.Known functioning freedom onboard batteries were inserted and removed alternately in the driver's battery wells several times.No alarms were produced during this test.The freedom onboard batteries used at the time of the reported issue were not returned and therefore could not be included as part of this investigation.The root cause of the customer-reported freedom driver fault alarm after an onboard battery exchange could not be conclusively determined.The driver performed as intended with no evidence of a device malfunction.This issue will be tracked and trended as part of the customer complaint process.Syncardia has completed its investigation and is closing this file.(b)(4) follow-up report 1.

• Brand Name: SYNCARDIA FREEDOM DRIVER
• Type of Device: EXTERNAL PNEUMATIC DRIVER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS, LLC; 1992 e. silverlake road; tucson AZ 85713
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS, LLC; 1992 e. silverlake road; tucson, az
• Manufacturer Contact: sagar pimpalwar ; 1992 e. silverlake road; tucson, AZ 85713 ; 5205451234
• MDR Report Key: 10477301
• MDR Text Key: 205494082
• Report Number: 3003761017-2020-00175
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LOZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00858000003121
• UDI-Public: (01)00858000003121
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P030011
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/29/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 595000-001
• Device Catalogue Number: 595000-001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/06/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/01/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/06/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/08/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/26/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 32 YR
• Patient Sex: Male