MAUDE Adverse Event Report: THORATEC CORPORATION THORATEC® HEARTMATE II®, LVAS IMPLANT KIT, US, EP; VENTRICULAR (ASSIST) BYPASS

Model Number	103695
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	09/11/2013
Type of Reportable Event	Death
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient passed away and the cause was unknown.It was stated that the outcome was not device or therapy related.The customer stated that no further information would be provided.An autopsy was not performed and would not be provided.The pump was not explanted and would not be returned.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
No further information was provided.A supplemental report will be submitted once the manufacturer¿s investigation is complete.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Section d1: brand name corrected.Section d4: model number, catalog number, and primary udi corrected.Manufacturer¿s investigation conclusion: a direct correlation between heartmate ii left ventricular assist system (lvas), serial number (b)(6), and the reported patient outcome could not be conclusively determined through this evaluation.It was reported that the patient expired, and the cause of death was unknown.The outcome was not considered to be device related, and the pump was not explanted for evaluation.The account communicated that no further information will be provided.The relevant sections of the device history records for (b)(6) were reviewed and showed no deviations from manufacturing or quality assurance specifications.The heartmate ii lvas ifu, rev.C is currently available.Section 1, ¿introduction¿, lists potential adverse events, including death, that may be associated with the use of the heartmate ii left ventricular assist system.No further information was provided.The manufacturer is closing the file on this event.

• Brand Name: THORATEC® HEARTMATE II®, LVAS IMPLANT KIT, US, EP
• 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: 21087994
• Report Number: 2916596-2024-52821
• Device Sequence Number: 8498181
• Product Code: DSQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00813024010616
• UDI-Public: (01)00813024010616(17)110131
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P060040
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2008
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/21/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2011
• Device Model Number: 103695
• Device Catalogue Number: 103695
• 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: 12/16/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/19/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/06/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/22/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/01/2008
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Death
• Patient Age: 38 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 121 KG