MAUDE Adverse Event Report: PERFUSION SYSTEMS ACT PLUS INSTRUMENT; TIMER, CLOT, AUTOMATED

Model Number ACT100

Device Problems Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198); Temperature Problem (3022)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 04/21/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Product analysis: the instrument was analyzed during field service at the facility.The reported issue with the temperature fluctuations and not passing liquid quality were verified during field service.The issue was resolved by replacing the heat block assembly.Upon installation of the heat block, the technician adjusted the temperature per the service manual to 37.0 degrees celsius.The technician observed that the heat block temperature was consistent at 37 degrees.The technician ran electronic quality controls (eqc) on the instrument 10 times without error.Preventive maintenance was performed per specifications.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

Medtronic received information that prior to use of an act plus instrument, it was reported that a temperature fluctuation occurred.The temperature was fluctuating form from 36 to 44 degrees celsius.The instrument failed liquid quality controls three times consecutively.The instrument was replaced.There was no patient involvement, so no adverse effect occurred.

Manufacturer Narrative

B5 additional information: medtronic received additional information that the instrument failed liquid quality controls due to the fluctuation of temperature from the heat block.Conclusion: the complaint is confirmed for the act plus instrument¿s reported temperature fluctuation.The issue was verified during service and was resolved by replacing the heat block assembly.Upon installation of the heat block, the technician adjusted the temperature per the service manual to 37.0 degrees celsius.The technician observed that the heat block temperature was consistent at 37 degrees celsius.The technician ran electronic quality controls (eqc) on the instrument 10 times without error.No patient/clinical safety issues were reported.Trends for issues with this instrument are monitored.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: ACT PLUS INSTRUMENT
• Type of Device: TIMER, CLOT, AUTOMATED
• Manufacturer (Section D): PERFUSION SYSTEMS; 7611 northland dr; brooklyn park MN 55428
• Manufacturer (Section G): PERFUSION SYSTEMS; 7611 northland dr; brooklyn park MN 55428
• Manufacturer Contact: alison sweeney ; parkmore business park west; galway ; EI ; 091708096
• MDR Report Key: 14434926
• MDR Text Key: 300319284
• Report Number: 2184009-2022-00108
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: GKN
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00721902793066
• UDI-Public: 00721902793066
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K940426
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/21/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/19/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: ACT100
• Device Catalogue Number: ACT100
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/23/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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