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

Model Number 106524US

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

Patient Problems Erythema (1840); Fever (1858); Pain (1994); Post Operative Wound Infection (2446)

Event Date 06/26/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

It was reported that the patient developed an infection at the thoracotomy site on (b)(6) 2020.The patient was treated with antibiotics and discharged (b)(6) 2020.No additional information was reported.

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.

Event Description

The patient had been experiencing symptoms of pain, erythema, low grade fevers, and leukocytosis related to the thoracotomy infection.Infectious diseases recommended a 10 day course of cephalexin.

• Brand Name: HEARTMATE 3 LVAS IMPLANT KIT
• Type of Device: VENTRICULAR (ASSIST) 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: 14290670
• MDR Text Key: 290930491
• Report Number: 2916596-2022-10792
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DSQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00813024013297
• UDI-Public: 00813024013297
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P160054
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/13/2022

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?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/15/2022
• Device Model Number: 106524US
• Device Catalogue Number: 106524US
• Device Lot Number: 7458932
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/18/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/05/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/09/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/13/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/26/2020
• 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: 72 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 58 KG