MAUDE Adverse Event Report: THORATEC SWITZERLAND GMBH CENTRIMAG 2ND GENERATION PRIMARY CONSOLE; CONTROL, PUMP SPEED, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS

Model Number 201-90411

Device Problem Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198)

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

Event Date 06/15/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the centrimag console was giving b1 codes.It was recommended to perform battery maintenance and put the console on a mock loop to ensure the backup battery was enabled.As of (b)(6) 2022, the unit had passed the battery test and had no further problems.The unit was placed back into service.

Manufacturer Narrative

There was no patient involved in this event.The pma# provided is associated with the device¿s most recent approval.A supplemental report will be submitted once the manufacturer's investigation is completed.

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturer's investigation conclusion: the reported event of b1 alarms was not confirmed.The centrimag 2nd generation primary console was not returned for analysis.The root cause for the reported event was unable to be conclusively determined through this analysis.The 2nd generation centrimag system operating manual (rev.M) 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 (rev.M) 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.Do not exchange individual motors or individual consoles during patient support." the 2nd generation centrimag system operating manual (rev.M) table 16 entitled ¿console alarms & alerts¿ states how to interpret and address all system alarms including b1 battery module fail alarms.¿the console battery will not function.An audible alarm will sound.Switch to the backup console, motor and flow probe according to the procedure described in section 10.1.Resume support.Record the alarm message and contact your abbott medical representative.¿ the device history records were reviewed for the centrimag 2nd generation primary console (serial #: (b)(6)) and the console was found to pass all manufacturing and qa specifications.No further information was provided.The manufacturer is closing the file on this event.

• Brand Name: CENTRIMAG 2ND 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: 14937137
• MDR Text Key: 303246717
• Report Number: 3003306248-2022-11283
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DWA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07640135140702
• UDI-Public: 07640135140702
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K131179
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/14/2022

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: 201-90411
• Device Catalogue Number: 201-90411
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/15/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/06/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 07/12/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/14/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/20/2012
• 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