MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS, LLC. SYNCARDIA COMPANION DRIVER CADDY; COMPANION CADDY

Catalog Number P/N 397001-001

Device Problem Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

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

Event Date 06/12/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

During routine evaluation, a syncardia technician reported the companion caddy failed incoming functional testing due to no voltage output.

Manufacturer Narrative

The companion caddy will be evaluated and the results provided in a follow-up mdr.

• Brand Name: SYNCARDIA COMPANION DRIVER CADDY
• Type of Device: COMPANION CADDY
• 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: aaron meier ; 1992 e. silverlake road; tucson, AZ 85713 ; 5205451234
• MDR Report Key: 17191625
• MDR Text Key: 317952873
• Report Number: 3003761017-2023-00090
• 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: 06/21/2023

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: P/N 397001-001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/12/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/23/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/12/2013
• 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