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

Catalog Number 595000-001

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

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

Event Date 07/06/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

The customer, a syncardia certified hospital, reported a non-clearing continuous fault alarm on freedom driver.Rn and respiratory therapist stating they had just suctioned patient, inducing a cough and patient started having a fault alarm that wouldn't clear.Patient changed to backup driver without incident.

Event Description

The customer, a syncardia certified hospital, reported a non-clearing continuous fault alarm on freedom driver.A nurse and a respiratory therapist reported that they had just suctioned patient, inducing a cough and patient's freedom driver started having a fault alarm that wouldn't clear.Patient was changed to backup driver without incident.

Manufacturer Narrative

Device history record (dhr) review confirmed that freedom driver s/n (b)(6) was serviced and passed all functional testing prior to being released to finished goods.Alarm history data review and visual inspection of internal components confirmed the customer reported fault alarm condition.Visual inspection of external components found no abnormalities.The freedom driver passed all functional testing at incoming inspection and during investigation testing.Complaint could not be replicated.The failure investigation found no evidence of a device malfunction.Patient was switched to a backup driver without any reported adverse impact.This issue will be monitored and trended as part of the customer complaint process.Syncardia has completed its evaluation and is closing this file.If new or additional information is received in the future, syncardia will file a follow-up mdr.(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 85713
• Manufacturer Contact: aaron meier ; 1992 e. silverlake road; tucson, AZ 85713 ; 5205451234
• MDR Report Key: 17306634
• MDR Text Key: 319491912
• Report Number: 3003761017-2023-00101
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 10/12/2023

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: 595000-001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/06/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/12/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 07/11/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/13/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/22/2018
• 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
• Patient Age: 63 YR
• Patient Sex: Female