MAUDE Adverse Event Report: THORATEC CORPORATION HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT; VENTRICULAR (ASSIST) BYPASS

Model Number 106524US

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

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 02/22/2024

Event Type  Death  

Manufacturer Narrative

No further information was provided.A supplemental report will be submitted once the manufacturer¿s investigation is completed.

Event Description

It was reported that patient passed away.The cause of death was not provided.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturer's investigation conclusion: a direct correlation between heartmate 3 left ventricular assist system (lvas), serial number (b)(6), and the patient's outcome could not be conclusively determined through this evaluation.Multiple attempts were made to obtain additional information regarding the reported event; however, no further information was provided by the customer.The heartmate 3 left ventricular assist system (lvas) instructions for use (ifu), rev.C is currently available.Section 1 ¿introduction¿ of this document lists adverse events that may be associated with the use of the heartmate 3 lvas, including death.The relevant sections of the device history records for (b)(6) were reviewed and showed no deviations from manufacturing or quality assurance specifications.No further information was provided.The manufacturer is closing the file on this event.

• Brand Name: HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT
• Type of Device: VENTRICULAR (ASSIST) BYPASS
• Manufacturer (Section D): THORATEC CORPORATION; 6035 stoneridge drive; pleasanton CA 94588
• Manufacturer (Section G): THORATEC CORPORATION; 6035 stoneridge drive; pleasanton CA 94588
• Manufacturer Contact: lindsey sallese ; 6035 stoneridge drive; pleasanton, CA 94588 ; 7818528207
• MDR Report Key: 18981787
• MDR Text Key: 338634538
• Report Number: 2916596-2024-01543
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DSQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00813024013297
• UDI-Public: 00813024013297
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P160054
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/28/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/26/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/21/2022
• Device Model Number: 106524US
• Device Lot Number: 7139118
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/27/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/17/2019
• 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: 73 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 89 KG
• Patient Race: Black Or African American