MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Thoratec Corporation Thoratec® HeartMate 3¿ VAD Modular Cable; Ventricular (Assist) Bypass

Model Number	106525US
Medical Device Problem Code	Electrical /Electronic Property Problem (1198)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/03/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the patient had driveline power fault.The log files were submitted for review and the modular cable was exchanged.The alarm resolved after system controller was exchanged.There was no evident erosion at the modular cable site.The event log file review showed dates from (b)(6) 2026.The event log file captured driveline power faults (power b) starting from the beginning of the data and continued for the remainder of the log file.The picture provided showed the inline connector to be clean with no notable debris or corrosion.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Section d4: device serial number and lot number were not provided, and expiration date and manufacture date (h4) cannot be determined.The primary udi number in d4 is reflective of all available information.No further information was provided.A supplemental report will be reported once the manufacturer¿s investigation is completed.

• Brand Name: Thoratec® HeartMate 3¿ VAD Modular Cable
• 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: 50896745
• Report Number: 2916596-2026-2919736
• Device Sequence Number: 12238059
• Product Code: DSQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00813024013181
• UDI-Public: (01)00813024013181
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• 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): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/25/2026

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: 106525US
• Device Catalogue Number: 106525US
• 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: 09/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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
• Patient Age: 62 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 231 LB
• Patient Race: White