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

Catalog Number 595000-001

Device Problem Audible Prompt/Feedback Problem (4020)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/12/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

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

Manufacturer Narrative

The freedom driver will be returned to syncardia for evaluation.The results will be provided in a follow-up mdr.

• 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 85713
• Manufacturer Contact: sagar pimpalwar ; 1992 e. silverlake road; tucson, AZ 85713 ; 5205451234
• MDR Report Key: 15651925
• MDR Text Key: 302405179
• Report Number: 3003761017-2022-00115
• 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: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/17/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/21/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Catalogue Number: 595000-001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/12/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/15/2018
• 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: 22 YR
• Patient Sex: Male