MAUDE Adverse Event Report: HEARTWARE, INC. HEARTWARE VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEM - CONTROLLER 2.0; VENTRICULAR (ASSISST) BYPASS

Model Number	1420
Medical Device Problem Code	Low Audible Alarm (1016)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/18/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation of this event is pending and a supplemental report will be sent upon its completion.Continuation of d10: 5076-52 and 6935m62 leads implant date: (b)(6) 2022, ddpa2d4 icd implant date: (b)(6) 2022.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide 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.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a low humming sound was heard coming from the controller equipment while the patient was lying on their abdomen with the controller and power sources beneath them.The humming stopped when the patient changed position and was no longer lying on top of the equipment.No alarms or other problems were reported, and no further humming was heard.No patient symptoms or complications were reported as a result of this event.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A supplemental report is being submitted for investigation completion.Product event summary: the controller ((b)(6)) was not returned for evaluation as it remains in use.A review of the device history record was not performed as the reported event is not related to a manufacturing or servicing issue.Review of the controller log files could not be conducted since log files were not available for analysis.The reported event could not be confirmed due to insufficient evidence.Based on the limited information available, a possible cause of the reported "humming sound" event may be attributed, but not limited, to the handling of the device, as described in the event details.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 submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide 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.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.

• Brand Name: HEARTWARE VENTRICULAR ASSIST SYSTEM - CONTROLLER 2.0
• 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: gerard torenvliet ; 8200 coral sea st ne; mounds view, MN 55112-4391 ; 7635269277
• MDR Report Key: 22308122
• Report Number: 3007042319-2025-01305
• Device Sequence Number: 20853454
• Product Code: DSQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00888707006859
• UDI-Public: (01)00888707006859(17)220228
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IN
• 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): 07/22/2025

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: 1420
• Device Catalogue Number: 1420
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/18/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/23/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/22/2025
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: (B)(6) VAD.
• Patient Age: 74 YR
• Patient Sex: Male