| Model Number |
429553 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Failure to Interrogate (1332)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/01/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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Clinician reports that unable to interrogate device with current software on programmer.Pt has a lvad heart mate 3 implanted, all trouble shooting performed per technical note recommendations with negative results.Suggested a lead apron or cast iron skillet over lvad and device location to assist with interrogation.Device currently remains implanted.Should additional information be received, this file will be updated.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device is currently not available for analysis.No conclusion can be drawn based on available information at the moment.The file is closed.The investigation will be re-opened should additional data become available.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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