MAUDE Adverse Event Report: THORATEC CORPORATION HEARTMATE II LVAS IMPLANT KIT (WITH SEALED GRAFTS); VENTRICULAR (ASSIST) BYPASS

Model Number 106015

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

Patient Problems Bacterial Infection (1735); Purulent Discharge (1812); Skin Infection (4544)

Event Date 02/12/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Voluntary mw number mw5110526 was received 05jul2022.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 ii 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

Voluntary medwatch received that states the patient had driveline site cultured on (b)(6) 2022 and was (b)(6).The patient continued on chronic oral antibiotics.They were admitted to the hospital on (b)(6) 2022 for a debridement of the driveline exit site due to an increase in drainage.The surgeon noted purulent drainage from the driveline site with a thin layer of gelatinous tissue surrounding the site.The patient was discharged on iv antibiotics and then converted to oral antibiotics after 28 days.

• Brand Name: HEARTMATE II LVAS IMPLANT KIT (WITH SEALED GRAFTS)
• 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: 15086006
• MDR Text Key: 296406999
• Report Number: 2916596-2022-12457
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DSQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00813024011224
• UDI-Public: 00813024011224
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P060040
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/22/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/22/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2020
• Device Model Number: 106015
• Device Catalogue Number: 106015
• Device Lot Number: 6068458
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/05/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/14/2017
• 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): Required Intervention; Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 67 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 101 KG