MAUDE Adverse Event Report: THORATEC CORPORATION HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT; VENTRICULAR (ASSISST) BYPASS

Model Number 106524INT

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Unspecified Infection (1930); Pleural Effusion (2010)

Event Date 01/13/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2021, the patient experienced a major infection and was hospitalized with negative blood cultures.There were changes to the patient's medication and the patient received intravenous antibiotic treatment.The patient had a electrocardiogram (ecg), echocardiogram (echo), and a positron emission tomography (pet) scan done.There was no evidence of pump associated infection.A possible cause was inflammatory pleural effusion.On (b)(6) 2021, a pleural puncture was done.No germs were detectable in the punctate.The infection was resolved on (b)(6) 2021.

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturer's investigation conclusion: the pump remains in use supporting the patient.A correlation between the device and the report of infection could not be conclusively determined.Infection is listed in the instructions for use as a potential adverse event that may be associated with the use of heartmate 3 left ventricular assist system.Infection has been previously investigated and will continue to be monitored through quality data reviews, which are conducted on production and post product signals to evaluate if products are conforming to product requirements.No further information was provided.The manufacturer is closing the file on this event.

• Brand Name: HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT
• Type of Device: VENTRICULAR (ASSISST) BYPASS
• Manufacturer (Section D): THORATEC CORPORATION; 6035 stoneridge drive; pleasanton CA 94588
• Manufacturer (Section G): THORATEC CORPORATION; 6035 stoneridge drive; pleasanton CA 94588
• Manufacturer Contact: bob fryc ; 6035 stoneridge drive; pleasanton, CA 94588 ; 7818528204
• MDR Report Key: 13636057
• MDR Text Key: 286355763
• Report Number: 2916596-2022-01238
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DSQ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: P160054
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Study,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/01/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/01/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2018
• Device Model Number: 106524INT
• Device Lot Number: 6067843
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/17/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/16/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 64 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 88 KG