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

Catalog Number 595000-001

Device Problems Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591); Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 12/04/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The customer reported that the freedom driver exhibited intermittent fault alarms for seven days while supporting while a patient.There was no reported adverse patient impact.The patient ws subsequently switched to the backup freedom driver.Although the freedom driver exhibited a fault alarm, the driver continued to function as intended.This alleged failure mode poses a low risk to the patient because it does not prevent the freedom driver from performing its like-sustaining functions.The freedom driver will be returned to syncardia for evaluation.The results of the investigation will be provided in a supplemental mdr.

• Brand Name: SYNCARDIA FREEDOM 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.; tucson, AZ 85713 ; 5205451234
• MDR Report Key: 4360288
• MDR Text Key: 18919496
• Report Number: 3003761017-2014-00296
• 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
• Remedial Action: Replace
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/04/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/15/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 595000-001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/04/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2012
• 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: 64 YR