MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS, LLC SYNCARDIA FREEDOM HOME AC POWER SUPPLY; EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY

Catalog Number 295600-001

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 10/01/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This alleged failure mode poses a low risk to the patient because the reported issue did not prevent the freedom driver from performing its life-sustaining functions.In addition, the freedom driver has a redundant power source of multiple onboard batteries.The freedom home ac power supply will be returned to syncardia for evaluation.The results of the investigation will be provided in a follow-up mdr.(b)(4).

Event Description

The freedom home ac power supply is a component that enables the freedom driver to be plugged into an external power source.The customer, a syncardia certified hospital, reported that the freedom home ac power supply had a broken cord and power supply brick while supporting a patient.There was no reported adverse patient impact.

Manufacturer Narrative

Visual inspection confirmed the customer-reported issue as the connector outer housing was found to be cracked.It is likely that the damage to the connector outer housing was caused by an excessive amount of force being applied to the connector and outer housing.This can happen from someone stepping on the unit, something falling on the unit, or someone trying to force the unit into an adaptor from the wrong angle.During investigation testing, the power supply met all functional acceptance criteria.This issue will continue to be monitored and trended as part of the customer experience process.Syncardia has completed its evaluation of this complaint and is closing this file.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: SYNCARDIA FREEDOM HOME AC POWER SUPPLY
• Type of Device: EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS, LLC; 1992 e. silverlake road; tucson AZ 85713
• MDR Report Key: 9214972
• MDR Text Key: 163063672
• Report Number: 3003761017-2019-00299
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LOZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P030011
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,user faci
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/16/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/21/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: 295600-001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/18/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/01/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 22 YR