MAUDE Adverse Event Report: HEARTWARE, INC. HEARTWARE VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEM - SHOULDER PACK; VENTRICULAR (ASSISST) BYPASS

Model Number 2060

Device Problem Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

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

Event Date 04/10/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the shoulder pack was torn.The shoulder pack was removed from use.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation of this event is pending and a supplemental report will be sent upon its completion.Concomitant medical products: lda220q, lead, implanted (b)(6) 2015; 1458q, lead, 2088tc, lead, implanted (b)(6) 2017; cd3369-40q icd, 6937a-58, lead, 5019 adaptor implanted (b)(6) 2021 additional information has been requested regarding the patient weight, medical history and specifications of the damage to the shoulder pack from the event, but it was not available at the time of this report.If additional information is received, the event will be updated and a supplemental report will be sent.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Manufacturer Narrative

###a supplemental report is being submitted for investigation summary.Product event summary: the shoulder pack (lot 1738676) was not returned for evaluation.As a result, the reported event could not be confirmed.Applicable risk documentation and experience with events of similar circumstances were considered; events involving torn shoulder packs may be attributed, but not limited, to wear and/or the handling of the pack.Investigation of this event is completed and the file will be closed.If new information is received, the file will be re-opened and a supplemental will be submitted.### medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Manufacturer Narrative

### a supplemental report is being submitted for an update to a4.Added weight in lbs.<(>&<)> to b7.Added relevant history.Investigation of this event is pending and a supplemental report will be sent upon its completion.### medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: HEARTWARE VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEM - SHOULDER PACK
• Type of Device: VENTRICULAR (ASSISST) BYPASS
• Manufacturer (Section D): HEARTWARE, INC.; 14400 nw 60th ave; miami lakes FL 33014
• Manufacturer (Section G): HEARTWARE, INC.; 14400 nw 60th ave; miami lakes FL 33014
• Manufacturer Contact: paula bixby ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635055378
• MDR Report Key: 14138894
• MDR Text Key: 289500155
• Report Number: 3007042319-2022-04724
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DSQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888707000055
• UDI-Public: 00888707000055
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P100047
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 06/29/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/18/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2022
• Device Model Number: 2060
• Device Catalogue Number: 2060
• Device Lot Number: 1738676
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/15/2022
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/18/2021
• 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
• Treatment: (B)(6).
• Patient Age: 51 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 127 KG