MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Thoratec Corporation THORATEC® HEARTMATE®, LVAS IMPLANT KIT (WITH SEALED GRAFTS); Ventricular (Assist) Bypass

Model Number	106015
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Abscess (1690); Sepsis (2067); Septic Shock (2068); Skin Infection (4544)
Date of Event	07/29/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Death
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient passed away due to severe sepsis with shock and fluid collection adjacent to their left ventricular assist device (lvad) driveline (dl).The outcome was considered device/therapy related.An autopsy was not performed, and the pump was not explanted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Manufacturer's investigation conclusion: a correlation between the device and the report of infection could not be conclusively determined.Infection is listed in the instructions for use as a potential adverse event that may be associated with the use of heartmate ii left ventricular assist system.Infection has been previously investigated and will continue to be monitored through quality data reviews, which are conducted on production and post product signals to evaluate if products are conforming to product requirements.No further information was provided.The manufacturer is closing the file on this event.

• Brand Name: THORATEC® HEARTMATE®, LVAS IMPLANT KIT (WITH SEALED GRAFTS)
• 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: fredric gold ; 6035 stoneridge drive; pleasanton, CA 94588 ; +1(781)852-8207
• MDR Report Key: 50280679
• Report Number: 2916596-2026-2918968
• Device Sequence Number: 9752800
• Product Code: DSQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00813024011224
• UDI-Public: (01)00813024011224(17)260208
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: SC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P060040
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2025
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/17/2026

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: 02/08/2026
• Device Model Number: 106015
• Device Catalogue Number: 106015
• Device Lot Number: 10616786
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/30/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/17/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/19/2024
• 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: 75 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 211 LB