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

Model Number 500101-001

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

Patient Problems Death (1802); Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888)

Event Date 11/12/2019

Event Type  Death  

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.The tah-t was not explanted, therefore it was not returned to syncardia for evaluation.Based on the provided information there is no evidence to indicate any device malfunctions or performance issues of the device that would impact the reported event.A definitive root cause cannot be conclusively determined.This issue will be monitored and trended as part of the customer experience process.Syncardia has completed its investigation and is closing this file.If new or additional information is received in the future, syncardia will file a follow-up mdr.(b)(4).

Event Description

The customer, a syncardia authorized distributor, reported that the patient passed away on (b)(6) 2019.The customer reported the cause of death as other: unhealable psoas hemorrhage and indicated that the tah-t did not cause or contribute to the patient's outcome.The customer also reported that the tah-t was not explanted and no autopsy was performed.No further information has been provided at this time.

• 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 Contact: kerri hensley ; 1992 e. silverlake road; tucson, AZ 85713 ; 5205451234
• MDR Report Key: 9433203
• MDR Text Key: 169722391
• Report Number: 3003761017-2019-00346
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LOZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00858000003008
• UDI-Public: (01)00858000003008
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: P030011
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Administrator/Supervisor
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/05/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/06/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/30/2021
• Device Model Number: 500101-001
• Device Catalogue Number: 500101
• Device Lot Number: 116758
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/13/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/01/2018
• 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: 53 YR