MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Thoratec Corporation Thoratec® HeartMate 3® LVAS Implant Kit; Ventricular (Assist) Bypass

Model Number	106524US
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	09/16/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Death
Event or Problem Description
It was reported through patient outcome that the patient passed away and the cause was unknown.The device was operating as intended when the police arrived at the patient's home.The batteries were at 70% charge and rigor mortis had already set in with the patient.The outcome was not considered as left ventricle assist device (lvad) or therapy related.The device was not explanted.The autopsy was not performed.The cause of death was not confirmed.The motel staff informed that the patient did have a fall a day prior and the patient was known to be well at 6pm the night before they passed away.The site suggested that there might be a neuro event but could not confirm it.The patient also had history of recurrent substance use.There was no evidence of self-harm or foul play, but also the event was unwitnessed and unexpected.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Manufacturer's investigation conclusion: a direct correlation between heartmate 3 left ventricular assist system (lvas), serial number: (b)(6), and the reported events and patient outcome could not be conclusively established through this evaluation.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 3 left ventricular assist system (lvas) instructions for use (ifu) is currently available.The current revision of the ifu can be found on the eifu page of the abbott website.Section 1 of the ifu, ¿introduction,¿ lists potential adverse events, including death, that may be associated with the use of the heartmate 3 lvas.No further information was provided.The manufacturer is closing the file on this event.

• Brand Name: Thoratec® HeartMate 3® LVAS Implant Kit
• 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: 50947192
• Report Number: 2916596-2026-2920020
• Device Sequence Number: 9624022
• Product Code: DSQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00813024013297
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: VA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P160054
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2021
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician Assistant
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/30/2026

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: 07/15/2023
• Device Model Number: 106524US
• Device Catalogue Number: 106524US
• Device Lot Number: 8217096
• 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: 09/16/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/30/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/10/2021
• 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: 53 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 191 LB
• Patient Race: White