MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS, LLC SYNCARDIA 70CC TEMPORARY TOTAL ARTIFICIAL HEART (TAH-T); BIVENTRICULAR REPLACEMENT DEVICE

Catalog Number 500101

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Cardiomyopathy (1764)

Event Type  Death  

Manufacturer Narrative

The syncardia 70cc temporary total artificial heart (tah-t) is an implantable pulsatile biventricular replacement device that replaces a patient's native ventricles and valves and pumps blood to both the pulmonary and systemic circulation systems.The syncardia 70cc tah-t is indicated for use as a bridge to transplantation in cardiac transplant-eligible candidates at risk of imminent death from biventricular failure.The syncardia tah-t system is intended for use inside and outside the hospital.Investigation summary: intermacs patient registry data collected from july 1, 2019 through september 30, 2020 regarding adverse events was reviewed.Patients were de-identified therefore a one-to-one correlation could not be made between the patient and the lot number of the implanted tah-t.With a review of the available information, there is no evidence of a device malfunction or performance issues that would impact the reported events.Possible clinical factors that may have contributed to these events include the patients pre-existing history and related comorbidities, the progression of their underlying disease, issues related to the therapeutic use of anticoagulants, antiplatelet medications and the patient's complex post-operative course.There are possible patient, pharmacological and procedural factors that may have contributed to these events.This device is used for treatment, not diagnosis.(b)(4).(b)(6).

Event Description

While supported by the tah-t, the patient did not experience any adverse events as defined by intermacs.The patient subsequently expired with a cause of death listed as circulatory: end stage cardiomyopathy after 74 days of tah-t support.

• Brand Name: SYNCARDIA 70CC TEMPORARY TOTAL ARTIFICIAL HEART (TAH-T)
• Type of Device: BIVENTRICULAR REPLACEMENT DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS, LLC; 1992 e. silverlake road; tucson AZ 85713
• Manufacturer Contact: don webber ; 1992 e. silverlake road; tucson, AZ 85713 ; 5205451234
• MDR Report Key: 11760957
• MDR Text Key: 248513650
• Report Number: 3003761017-2021-00060
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LOZ
• 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: other
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/23/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 500101
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/15/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/03/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Death
• Patient Weight: 90