MAUDE Adverse Event Report: THORATEC CORPORATION HEARTMATE POWER MODULE PATIENT CABLE, 14 VOLT; VENTRICULAR (ASSIST) BYPASS

Model Number	103426
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Difficult to Setup or Prepare (1487)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/04/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Manufacturer's investigation conclusion: the reported event of a broken pin in the 14v patient cable was able to be confirmed.The 14v patient cable was not returned for analysis; however, the returned heartmate 3 system controller had a broken pin inside the white power cable.Additional information provided on (b)(6) 2023 stated that there was no patient impact due to the broken pin, exchanging the controller and patient cable resolved the event, and only the controller will be returning.The root cause of the reported event was unable to be conclusively determined through this investigation.The device history records for the 14v patient cable were unable to be reviewed due to the lot number being unknown.Heartmate iii instructions for use section 8 entitled ¿equipment storage and care¿ and heartmate iii patient handbook section 6 entitled ¿caring for the equipment¿ addresses how to properly care for and maintain the equipment for proper use.The patient handbook cautions the users to call their hospital contacts if they think, for any reason, any portion of their equipment is not functioning as usual, is broken, or they are uncomfortable with the operation of the equipment.No further information was provided.The manufacturer is closing the file on this event.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a pin from the power module patient cable was found in the patient's white power cable of the controller.The power module was still able to provide power to the system controller, however communication with the heartmate touch was interrupted.The system controller and power module patient cable were exchanged which resolved the issue.There was no impact to the patient.Related mfr: (b)(4).

• Brand Name: HEARTMATE POWER MODULE PATIENT CABLE, 14 VOLT
• Common Device Name: 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: 16770891
• Report Number: 2916596-2023-02045
• Device Sequence Number: 6417644
• Product Code: DSQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00813024010784
• UDI-Public: 813024010784
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P160054
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/19/2023

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
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 103426
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/04/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/19/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 69 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 64 KG
• Patient Ethnicity: Hispanic