MAUDE Adverse Event Report: LIVANOVA DEUTSCHLAND HEATER-COOLER SYSTEM 3T; CONTROLLER, TEMPERATURE, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS

Model Number 16-02-80

Device Problems Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198); Smoking (1585)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 10/18/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Patient information was not provided.The heater-cooler 16-02-80 is not distributed in the usa, but it is similar to heater-cooler 16-02-85, which is distributed in the usa (510(k) number: k052601).Livanova (b)(4) manufactures the heater-cooler system 3t.The incident occurred in (b)(6).This medwatch report is being filed on behalf of livanova (b)(4).A livanova field service representative was dispatched to the facility to investigate.The service representative was unable to confirm the reported issue.No traces of burned components were identified.However, during troubleshooting, the compressor did not turn on and made a clicking noise.The device is planned to be returned to livanova (b)(4) for investigation and repair.A review of the dhr did not identify any deviations or non-conformities relevant to the reported issue.If any additional information pertinent to the reported event is received, it will be provided in a supplemental report.Device not returned.

Event Description

Livanova (b)(4) received a report that smoke was observed coming from a heater-cooler system 3t during a procedure.The user immediately swapped out the device and continued the procedure without further issues.There was no report of patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

The involved unit was returned to livanova (b)(4) for investigation and repair.During evaluation, the reported issue was confirmed and the root cause was identified to be a hole in the evaporator of the device.Due to this damage, the starting capacitor was destroyed, leading to the reported smoke.Livanova (b)(4) has initiated corrective action for this type of issue.

• Brand Name: HEATER-COOLER SYSTEM 3T
• Type of Device: CONTROLLER, TEMPERATURE, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS
• Manufacturer (Section D): LIVANOVA DEUTSCHLAND; lindberghstr. 25; munich 80939 ; GM 80939
• Manufacturer (Section G): LIVANOVA DEUTSCHLAND; lindberghstr. 25; munich 80939 ; GM 80939
• Manufacturer Contact: joan ceasar ; 14401 w. 65th way; arvada, CO 80004 ; 2812287260
• MDR Report Key: 7011049
• MDR Text Key: 92211736
• Report Number: 9611109-2017-00906
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DWC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/20/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/08/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 16-02-80
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/23/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/19/2013
• 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