MAUDE Adverse Event Report: HEARTWARE, INC. HEARTWARE VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEM - CONTROLLER AC ADAPTER; VENTRICULAR (ASSISST) BYPASS

Model Number	1430
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Integrity Problem (2978)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/21/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during a routine inspection of hospital-owned equipment, it was noted that the controller ac adapters had damaged cables and exposed wires.The controller ac adapters were removed from service.There was no patient involvement.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation of this event is pending and a supplemental report will be sent upon its completion.Additional products: d1: heartware ventricular assist system ¿controller ac adapter.D4: model #: 1430 / catalog #: 1430 / expiration date: 29-feb-2023 / serial #: (b)(6).Udi #: (b)(4).D9: yes, return date: 24-aug-2023.H3: no, device evaluation anticipated, but not yet begun dev rtn to mfr? yes.H4: mfg date: 22-nov-2021.H5: no.H6: the codes present in section h6 correspond to components/products that comprise the reported event.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A supplemental report is being submitted for device evaluation.Additional product: serial #: (b)(6) h3:yes product event summary: two (2) controller ac adapters ((b)(6)) were returned for evaluation.Various analyses were conducted and reviewed in order to evaluate the performance of the device in relation to the reported event.Failure analysis of the returned controller ac adapters revealed that both devices passed functional testing.However, visual inspection revealed tears on the outer sheaths of the output cables of both devices.Internal inspection did not reveal any anomalies.As a result, the reported event was confirmed.The most likely root cause of the damaged output cables can be attributed to wear and/or to the handling of the device.Investigation of this event is completed and the file will be closed.If new information is received, the file will be re-opened and a supplemental will be submitted.Medtronic is submitting this report to comply with fda reporting regulations under 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.This report is based upon information obtained by medtronic, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to obtain more complete information and has provided as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute an admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any ¿defects¿ or has ¿malfunctioned¿.These words are included in the fda 3500a form and are fixed items for selection created by the fda to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of regulatory reporting.Medtronic objects to the use of these words and others like them because of the lack of definition and the connotations implied by these terms.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: HEARTWARE VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEM - CONTROLLER AC ADAPTER
• Common Device Name: VENTRICULAR (ASSISST) BYPASS
• Manufacturer (Section D): HEARTWARE, INC.; 14400 nw 60th ave; miami lakes FL 33014
• Manufacturer (Section G): HEARTWARE, INC.; 14400 nw 60th ave; miami lakes FL 33014
• Manufacturer Contact: paula bixby ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112 ; 7635055378
• MDR Report Key: 17662239
• Report Number: 3007042319-2023-03441
• Device Sequence Number: 20609306
• Product Code: DSQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888707009218
• UDI-Public: 00888707009218
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: VA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P100047
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/01/2023

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: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/29/2024
• Device Model Number: 1430
• Device Catalogue Number: 1430
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 08/24/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/21/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/27/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/31/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/01/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/22/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown