MAUDE Adverse Event Report: THORATEC SWITZERLAND GMBH CENTRIMAG MOTOR, US; PUMP, BLOOD, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS, NON-ROLLER TYPE

Model Number 102956

Device Problems Infusion or Flow Problem (2964); Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problems Low Oxygen Saturation (2477); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)

Event Date 12/14/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that the patient's flow suddenly dropped to 0 lpm and sustained for several seconds.The patient became symptomatic with low blood oxygen levels.The centrimag console displayed both flow and pressure were below their minimum values.The site emergently switched to a backup console and the issue resolved.The patient became stable.Centrimag console mfr #: 3003306248-2021-07044.

Manufacturer Narrative

No further information was provided.A supplemental report will be submitted once the manufacturer's investigation is complete.

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturer's investigation conclusion: the reported event of a drop in flow and flow and pressure below minimum alarms were confirmed via customer submitted photos.The centrimag motor (serial #: (b)(6) was returned for analysis and a log file was downloaded from the centrimag 2nd generation primary console for review.A review of the downloaded log file showed events spanning approximately 3 days (30jan2021 ¿ 31jan2021, 16feb2022 per time stamp).Events occurring on 16feb2022 took place during lab testing at abbott.There were no notable events active in the log file.The motor and pump were not connected within the log file.The centrimag motor was returned for analysis to the service depot.The motor was inspected and functionally tested.The motor passed all tests.The motor cable was manipulated during operation on a test loop, and no alarms were observed.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 motor (serial #: (b)(6) and the motor was found to pass all manufacturing and qa specifications.The 2nd generation centrimag system operating manual (rev.Lm) 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 13 entitled ¿console alarms & alerts¿ details the various alarms and alerts and the appropriate operator response, including f3 and p4 alarms.No further information was provided.The manufacturer is closing the file on this event.

• Brand Name: CENTRIMAG MOTOR, US
• Type of Device: PUMP, BLOOD, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS, NON-ROLLER TYPE
• 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: 13206188
• MDR Text Key: 285007632
• Report Number: 3003306248-2021-07043
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KFM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07640135140078
• UDI-Public: 07640135140078
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K020271
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/01/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/10/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 102956
• Device Catalogue Number: 102956
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/28/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/29/2017
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 55 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 79 KG