MAUDE Adverse Event Report: THORATEC CORPORATION HEARTMATE MOBILE POWER UNIT, NA; VENTRICULAR (ASSIST) BYPASS

Model Number 107754

Device Problems Disconnection (1171); Complete Loss of Power (4015)

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

Event Date 03/13/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient's log files showed a string of power cable disconnect, low power hazard, and no external power alarms while on their mobile power unit.

Manufacturer Narrative

No additional information has been provided.A supplemental report will be submitted once the manufacturer's investigation is complete.

• Brand Name: HEARTMATE MOBILE POWER UNIT, NA
• 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: 18995970
• MDR Text Key: 338906367
• Report Number: 2916596-2024-01643
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DSQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00813024010883
• UDI-Public: 813024010883
• 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: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/27/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/28/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 107754
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/13/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: 70 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 111 KG
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: White