MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SYNCARDIA SYSTEMS, LLC SYNCARDIA FREEDOM DRIVER; EXTERNAL PNEUMATIC DRIVER

Catalog Number 595000-001

Device Problem Noise, Audible (3273)

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

Event Date 10/07/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Mcs coordinator received a call from patient's bedside nurse stating that his primary fd was making a "weird whining noise." mcs coordinator heard noise over the phone, sounded like a high pitched whine.Mcs coordinator instructed nurse to change freedom driver.Patient's device readings were not affected.Patient tolerated change out well.

Manufacturer Narrative

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Event Description

Mcs coordinator received a call from patient's bedside nurse stating that his primary fd was making a "weird whining noise." mcs coordinator heard noise over the phone, sounded like a high pitched whine.Mcs coordinator instructed nurse to change freedom driver.Patient's device readings were not affected.Patient tolerated change out well.

• Brand Name: SYNCARDIA FREEDOM DRIVER
• Type of Device: EXTERNAL PNEUMATIC DRIVER
• 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: 18035576
• MDR Text Key: 326939808
• Report Number: 3003761017-2023-00145
• 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: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/29/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/30/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Catalogue Number: 595000-001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/09/2023
• 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
• Patient Age: 66 YR
• Patient Sex: Male