MAUDE Adverse Event Report: THORATEC SWITZERLAND GMBH EM-TEC ADULT FLOW PROBE; CONTROL, PUMP SPEED, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS

Model Number 201-30105

Device Problems Alarm Not Visible (1022); Mechanical Problem (1384)

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

Event Date 05/03/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

It was reported that the centrimag console flow probe stopped working with no alarms in the console.The flow probe was changed out, and there were no more problems.

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturer's investigation conclusion: the reported event of the flow probe not working was not confirmed.The centrimag flow probe (serial #: (b)(6)) was not returned for analysis.Additional provided information communicated on 21may2021 stated that the flow probe is unable to be located for return.Additional provided information communicated on 27may2021 stated that the flow probe still has not been located.The root cause for the reported event was unable to be conclusively determined through this analysis.The 2nd generation centrimag system operating manual section 4 entitled "warnings & precautions" warns "one additional 2nd generation centrimag primary console, motor and flow probe are required as backup system in the immediate vicinity of each patient whenever the centrimag or pedivas blood pump is used.The backup console must be connected to the backup motor and to the backup flow probe, 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 main console, motor or flow probe experience a malfunction." the 2nd generation centrimag system operating manual section 10 entitled "emergency and troubleshooting" states that "the recommended practice whenever there is a 2nd generation centrimag primary console or motor malfunction is to replace the console and motor as a set.Remove the blood pump from the malfunctioning motor and console and place the blood pump in the backup motor and console to continue patient support.No further information was provided.The manufacturer is closing the file on this event.

• Brand Name: EM-TEC ADULT FLOW PROBE
• Type of Device: CONTROL, PUMP SPEED, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS
• Manufacturer (Section D): THORATEC SWITZERLAND GMBH; technoparkstrasse 1; zurich CH-80 05; SZ CH-8005
• MDR Report Key: 11798258
• MDR Text Key: 251243933
• Report Number: 3003306248-2021-01111
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DWA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07640135140108
• UDI-Public: 07640135140108
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K020271
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/22/2021

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: 201-30105
• Device Catalogue Number: 201-30105
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/03/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/10/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 07/15/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/22/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1