MAUDE Adverse Event Report: THORATEC CORPORATION HEARTMATE TOUCH¿; VENTRICULAR (ASSIST) BYPASS

Model Number	HMT1100
Medical Device Problem Codes	Failure to Charge (1085); Failure to Interrogate (1332); Failure to Power Up (1476)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/26/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the heartmate touch communication system would not turn on or charge, and multiple chargers were tried.
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 g4: there was no patient involved in this event.The pma # provided is associated with the device¿s most recent approval.Section h6: medical device problem code corrected.Manufacturer's investigation conclusion: the reported event of the heartmate touch tablet not powering on or charging was confirmed during evaluation of the returned tablet (serial number: dmpxw0d8hp50).The returned heartmate touch tablet was attempted to be charged; however, the tablet did not accept charge and would not power on during testing.The unit was inspected, and no physical anomalies were observed.The root cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined through this analysis.Device history records were reviewed and showed no deviations from manufacturing or qa specifications.The current revision of the instructions for use (ifu) can be found on the eifu page of the abbott website.The abbott heartmate 3 instructions for use with heartmate touch and abbott heartmate 3 left ventricular assist system patient handbook are currently available.Chapter 4 of the ifu ¿heartmate touch communication system¿ and the heartmate touch communication system quick start guide explain the operation of the heartmate touch system, including how to set up the heartmate touch communication system for use and how to turn on the tablet.The user is instructed to fully charge the heartmate touch tablet or plug in the power cable during set-up.Section 6 of the ifu describes how to care for, store, and clean all equipment, including the heartmate touch tablet.Chapter 1 of the ifu informs the user to contact abbott for assistance if there are any questions after reading the manual.No further information was provided.The manufacturer is closing the file on this event.

• Brand Name: HEARTMATE TOUCH¿
• 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: 21885894
• Report Number: 2916596-2025-02225
• Device Sequence Number: 3405522
• Product Code: DSQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067032058
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067032058(11)241120
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: SC
• 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): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/30/2025

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 Model Number: HMT1100
• Device Catalogue Number: HMT1100
• Device Lot Number: 10587176
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: 03/26/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/27/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/22/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/30/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/20/2024
• 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