MAUDE Adverse Event Report: THORATEC SWITZERLAND GMBH CENTRIMAG 1ST GENERATION PRIMARY CONSOLE; CONTROL, PUMP SPEED, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS

Model Number 102954

Device Problem Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198)

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

Event Date 02/01/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturer's investigation conclusion: the reported event of a battery alarm was not confirmed.The centrimag 1st generation primary console (serial #: (b)(4)) was not returned for analysis.Additional provided information communicated on 15feb2021 stated that the console battery was depleted, and the system will not charge the battery due to an issue with the charging printed circuit board (pcb); however, the console will not be returned for analysis.The root cause for the reported event was unable to be conclusively determined through this analysis.The device history records were reviewed for the centrimag 1st generation primary console (serial #: (b)(4)) and the console was found to pass all manufacturing and quality assurance specifications.Centrimag motor instructions for use instructs to always have a back-up centrimag motor available.Centrimag blood pump instructions for use states "always have a spare centrimag blood pump, back-up console and equipment available for change out." centrimag primary console operating manual warns "one back-up console and motor are required in the immediate vicinity of each patient whenever the centrimag blood pump is used.The back-up console must be connected to the back-up motor, have a battery charge sufficient for at least one hour of operation, be connected to ac power (except during transport) and be immediately available should the primary console or primary motor experience a malfunction." no further information was provided.The manufacturer is closing the file on this event.

Event Description

It was reported that the 1st generation console had an audible battery alarm and the battery indicator light was illuminating a red light.The account reported that there was no patient involved.

• Brand Name: CENTRIMAG 1ST GENERATION PRIMARY CONSOLE
• Type of Device: CONTROL, PUMP SPEED, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS
• Manufacturer (Section D): THORATEC SWITZERLAND GMBH; technoparkstrasse 1; zurich CH-80 05; SZ CH-8005
• Manufacturer (Section G): THORATEC SWITZERLAND GMBH; technoparkstrasse 1; zurich CH-80 05; SZ CH-8005
• Manufacturer Contact: bob fryc ; 6035 stoneridge drive; pleasanton, CA 94588 ; 7818528204
• MDR Report Key: 11351136
• MDR Text Key: 263502820
• Report Number: 2916596-2021-00697
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DWA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07640135140672
• UDI-Public: 07640135140672
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K093832
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/19/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 102954
• Device Catalogue Number: 102954
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/01/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/19/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/01/2011
• 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