MAUDE Adverse Event Report: THORATEC CORPORATION CENTRIMAG MOTOR, US; PUMP, BLOOD, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS, NON-ROLLER TYPE

Model Number 102956

Device Problem Overheating of Device (1437)

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

Event Date 02/07/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturer¿s investigation conclusion: the reported event of the centrimag system emitting an atypical smell was not confirmed.The centrimag motor (serial number (b)(4) was not returned for analysis.The equipment was not in use with a patient at the time of the reported event, and per additional information, the issue was stated to have resolved.The root cause of the reported event was unable to be conclusively determined through this analysis.Review of the device history record for the centrimag motor, serial number (b)(4), showed the device was manufactured in accordance with manufacturing and qa specifications.The 2nd generation centrimag system operating manual section 4 ¿warnings and precautions" warns "one additional 2nd generation centrimag primary console, motor and flow probe are required as backup system in the immediate vicinity of each patient whenever the centrimag or pedivas blood pump is used.The backup console must be connected to the backup motor and to the backup flow probe, have a battery charge sufficient for at least one hour of operation, be connected to ac power (except during transport) and be immediately available should the main console, motor or flow probe experience a malfunction." no further information was provided.The manufacturer is closing the file on this event.

Event Description

It was reported that the perfusionist received a complaint from bedside nurses about a burning smell coming from the centrimag.The perfusionist evaluated the equipment and could not reproduce the smell.It was reported that the equipment was not in use on a patient and that the issue resolved.Related mfr # 2916596-2023-01196.

• Brand Name: CENTRIMAG MOTOR, US
• Type of Device: PUMP, BLOOD, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS, NON-ROLLER TYPE
• 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: 16420723
• MDR Text Key: 310079930
• Report Number: 2916596-2023-01200
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KFM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 07640135140078
• UDI-Public: 07640135140078
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K020271
• 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
• Report Date: 02/22/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 102956
• Device Catalogue Number: 102956
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/07/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/22/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/01/2018
• 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