MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS, LLC. SYNCARDIA COMPANION 2 DRIVER; EXTERNAL PNEUMATIC DRIVER

Catalog Number 397002-001

Device Problem Display or Visual Feedback Problem (1184)

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

Event Date 11/01/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The companion 2 driver will be returned to syncardia for investigation.The results will be provided in a follow-up mdr.

Event Description

In preparing for implant next week, c2 driver s/n (b)(4) touch screen was found by vad coordinator to not be working.They request a replacement and will send this driver back to syncardia.

• Brand Name: SYNCARDIA COMPANION 2 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: 15801257
• MDR Text Key: 304967369
• Report Number: 3003761017-2022-00126
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/07/2022

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 Catalogue Number: 397002-001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/15/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/22/2018
• 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