MAUDE Adverse Event Report: THORATEC CORPORATION THORATEC® HEARTMATE® GOGEAR®, SHOWER BAG; VENTRICULAR (ASSIST) BYPASS

Model Number	104232
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/08/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
No further information provided.A supplemental report will be submitted once the manufacturer investigation is complete.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that while admitted, the patients battery clip got soaked in water while they were showering.Two battery clips were to be returned.The site reported that the products had been used following the manual.The controller did not get wet.The battery had gotten a little bit wet; the product was used after it was wiped and dried.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Manufacturer's investigation conclusion: the reported fluid ingress into the heartmate gogear shower bag could not be confirmed through this evaluation as the product was not returned for evaluation.The patient remains ongoing on heartmate 3 left ventricular assist system (lvas) support.The heartmate 3 left ventricular assist system (lvas) instructions for use (ifu) and the heartmate 3 patient handbook are currently available.The ifu and patient handbook provide instructions and images for how to properly put on, use, and take off the shower bag.The ifu also instructs not to submerge the shower bag in water.The ifu and patient handbook also instruct the user to periodically inspect the wear and carry accessories for damage or wear.These documents further state that if an accessory appears damaged or worn, do not use it.Contact the manufacturer with questions or to order a replacement, if needed.No further information was provided.The manufacturer is closing the file on this event.

• Brand Name: THORATEC® HEARTMATE® GOGEAR®, SHOWER BAG
• 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: lindsey sallese ; 6035 stoneridge drive; pleasanton, CA 94588 ; 7818528207
• MDR Report Key: 20729008
• Report Number: 2916596-2024-07478
• Device Sequence Number: 8395996
• Product Code: DSQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00813024011149
• UDI-Public: (01)00813024011149
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: P160054
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/27/2024

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: 104232
• Device Catalogue Number: 104232
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/04/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/16/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/19/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/27/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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 Age: 54 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 56 KG