The syncardia 70cc temporary total artificial heart (tah-t) is an implantable pulsatile biventricular replacement device that replaces a patient's native ventricles and valves and pumps blood to both the pulmonary and systemic circulation systems.The syncardia 70cc tah-t is indicated for use as a bridge to transplantation in cardiac transplant-eligible candidates at risk of imminent death from biventricular failure.The syncardia tah-t system is intended for use inside and outside the hospital.The tah-t was not explanted, therefore it was not returned to syncardia for evaluation.Based on the provided information there is no evidence to indicate any device malfunctions or performance issues of the device that would impact the reported event.This issue will be monitored and trended as part of the customer experience process.Syncardia has completed its investigation and is closing this file.If new or additional information is received in the future, syncardia will file a follow-up mdr.Ce 5140 initial.
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The customer, a syncardia certified hospital, reported that tah-t support was withdrawn on the patient (b)(6) 2020 after discovering a massive liver infarction.The customer reported the cause of death as multi-organ system failure.The customer also reported that the tah-t was not explanted and no autopsy was performed.No further information has been provided at this time.
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