MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS, INC. SYNCARDIA COMPANION 2 DRIVER; CIRCULATORY ASSIST DEVICE

Catalog Number 397002-001

Device Problems Device Inoperable (1663); Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 11/12/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The customer reported that the companion 2 driver displayed an "emergency battery low" alarm while supporting a patient.The customer also reported that there were three green lights of charge on the companion 2 driver and that the "emergency battery low" alarm resolved within seconds.This alleged failure mode poses a low risk to a patient because it does not prevent the companion 2 driver from performing its life-sustaining functions.The companion 2 driver has redundant, alternate power sources of external batteries and wall power.An investigation will be conducted by syncardia and the results will be provided in a supplemental mdr.

• Brand Name: SYNCARDIA COMPANION 2 DRIVER
• Type of Device: CIRCULATORY ASSIST DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS, INC.; tucson AZ
• Manufacturer Contact: carole marcot, esq. vp ; 1992 e. silverlake rd.; ce 2490; tucson, AZ 85713 ; 5205451234
• MDR Report Key: 4352386
• MDR Text Key: 21725236
• Report Number: 3003761017-2014-00283
• 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
• Remedial Action: Replace
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/13/2014

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 Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 397002-001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/13/2014
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/11/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2011
• 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: 51 YR