MAUDE Adverse Event Report: LIVANOVA DEUTSCHLAND HEATER-COOLER SYSTEM 3T; CONTROLLER, TEMPERATURE, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS

Model Number 16-02-85

Device Problem Temperature Problem (3022)

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

Event Date 06/13/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

Livanova deutschland received a report that a heater-cooler system 3t displayed two error codes associated to the stirrer motor on the patient side.There was no patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

There was no patient involvement.Livanova deutschland manufactures the heater-cooler system 3t.The incident occurred in bronx, new york.The livanova field service representative in charge checkes the device and the stirrer motor, the processor board and the distribution board were replaced to solve the problem.During service activity, after replacement of the distribution board, both patient pumps were not functional and were therefore replaced.Subsequent functional verification testing was completed without further issues and the unit was returned to service.If any additional information pertinent to the reported event is received, it will be provided in a supplemental report.

Event Description

See initial report.

Manufacturer Narrative

H.10: the most likely root cause of the reported issue is associated to motor bearing damaged by the corrosion, which consequently does not allow the motor shaft to rotate.Possible causes are water infiltration or water formation due to condensation or high temperatures and high level of humidity in the stationary phase.Causes related to environmental conditions.

• Brand Name: HEATER-COOLER SYSTEM 3T
• Type of Device: CONTROLLER, TEMPERATURE, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS
• Manufacturer (Section D): LIVANOVA DEUTSCHLAND; lindberghstrasse 25; munich
• Manufacturer (Section G): LIVANOVA DEUTSCHLAND; lindberghstrasse 25; munich 80309 ; GM 80309
• Manufacturer Contact: enrico greco ; 14401 w. 65th way; arvada, CO 80004
• MDR Report Key: 15072358
• MDR Text Key: 296297868
• Report Number: 9611109-2022-00349
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DWC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/21/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/21/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 16-02-85
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/10/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/20/2012
• 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