There was no patient involvement.The heater-cooler 16-02-50 is not distributed in the usa, but it is similar to heater-cooler 16-02-85, which is distributed in the usa (510(k) number: k052601).This event was initially considered to be non-reportable.However, after additional evaluation, livanova (b)(4) has decided to reclassify this event as reportable.This report is being filed as part of a retrospective review conducted in response to this new decision.Livanova (b)(4) manufactures the heater-cooler system 3t.The incident occurred in (b)(6).A livanova field service representative was sent to the facility to investigate.The field representative was able to confirm the issue and traced it back to a faulty compressor.A review of the dhr did not identify any deviations or non-conformities relevant to the reported issue.If any additional information pertinent to the reported event is received, it will be provided in a supplemental report.Evaluated on site by livanova technician.
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During complaint investigation, it was determined that the reported issue is not related to a heater-cooler system 3t.The reported issue is related to a heater-cooler system 1t, which is not marketed in the united states.As the involved device is not marketed in the united states, the event has been reassessed as non-reportable.
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