MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS, LLC. SYNCARDIA 70CC TEMPORARY TOTAL ARTIFICIAL HEART (TAH-T); BIVENTRICULAR REPLACEMENT DEVICE

Catalog Number P/N 500101

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Sepsis (2067); Multiple Organ Failure (3261)

Event Date 03/22/2023

Event Type  Death  

Event Description

The customer reported the cause of death as multiorgan dysfunction syndrome, with causes and contributing factors of septic shock secondary to mssa (meticillin-sensitive staphylococcus aureus) bacteremia, and that the tah-t did not cause or contribute to the patient's death.The tah-t was not explanted and no autopsy was performed.No additional information has been provided at this time.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.Based on the provided information there is no indication of a device malfunction or performance issue of the device that would impact the reported event.This issue will be monitored and trended as part of the customer complaint process.Syncardia has completed its evaluation and is closing this file.If new or additional information is received in the future, syncardia will file a follow-up mdr.

• Brand Name: SYNCARDIA 70CC TEMPORARY TOTAL ARTIFICIAL HEART (TAH-T)
• Type of Device: BIVENTRICULAR REPLACEMENT DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS, LLC.; 1992 e. silverlake road; tucson AZ 85713
• Manufacturer (Section G): SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS, LLC.; 1992 e. silverlake road; tucson AZ 85713
• Manufacturer Contact: aaron meier ; 1992 e. silverlake road; tucson, AZ 85713 ; 5205451234
• MDR Report Key: 16743361
• MDR Text Key: 313324225
• Report Number: 3003761017-2023-00048
• 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: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/10/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/14/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Catalogue Number: P/N 500101
• Device Lot Number: 126282
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/23/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/01/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Death
• Patient Age: 22 YR
• Patient Sex: Male