MAUDE Adverse Event Report: LIVANOVA DEUTSCHLAND GMBH HEATER COOLER 3T (230 VOLT); CONTROLLER, TEMPERATURE, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS

Model Number 16-02-80

Device Problem Microbial Contamination of Device (2303)

Patient Problem Bacterial Infection (1735)

Event Date 08/22/2012

Event Type  Death  

Manufacturer Narrative

G.5.The heater-cooler 16-02-80 is not distributed in the usa, and it is similar to heater-cooler 16-02-85, which is distributed in the usa (510(k) number: k191402).H.4.As the serial number is unknown, the device manufacture date could not be determined.This information will be provided in a supplemental report if made available.H.9.Livanova deutschland implemented a field safety notice for disinfection and cleaning of heater-cooler devices.The z number is z-2076/2081-2015.H10: livanova deutschland manufactures the heater-cooler system 3t.The incident occurred in italy.Livanova initiated an investigation.If any additional information pertinent to the reported event is received, it will be provided in a supplemental report.This report was due on december 02, 2023; however, due to a network disruption at livanova, the ability to submit mdrs was lost on november 19, 2023, before this report was ready to submit.The report was prepared and submitted following restoration of the livanova systems.

Event Description

Livanova deutschland received, through a lawsuit, a report that a male patient undergone surgery on (b)(6) 2012 was found infected by mycobacterium chimaera and died on (b)(6) 2013.Heater-cooler system 3t was used during surgery.Based on current status of the investigation the alleged device issue was not confirmed yet.

• Brand Name: HEATER COOLER 3T (230 VOLT)
• Type of Device: CONTROLLER, TEMPERATURE, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS
• Manufacturer (Section D): LIVANOVA DEUTSCHLAND GMBH; lindberghstrasse 25; munich 80939 ; GM 80939
• Manufacturer (Section G): LIVANOVA DEUTSCHLAND GMBH; lindberghstrasse 25; munich 80309 ; GM 80309
• Manufacturer Contact: enrico greco ; 14401 w. 65th way; arvada, CO 80004
• MDR Report Key: 18490849
• MDR Text Key: 332603663
• Report Number: 9611109-2024-00026
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DWC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/10/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 16-02-80
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/02/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/11/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Removal/Correction Number: Z-2076/2081-2015
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Death