MAUDE Adverse Event Report: LIVANOVA DEUTSCHLAND HEATER-COOLER SYSTEM 3T; CONTROLLER, TEMPERATURE, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS

Model Number 16-02-80

Device Problem Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 02/06/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

There was no patient involvement.The heater-cooler 16-02-80 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).Livanova (b)(4) manufactures the heater-cooler system 3t.The incident occurred in (b)(6).A livanova field service representative was dispatched to the facility to investigate.The service representative was able to confirm the reported issue and traced the failure to a defective mixer and pump.Both parts were replaced to resolve the reported issue.Subsequent functional verification testing was completed without further issues and the unit was returned to service.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.Device not returned.

Event Description

Livanova (b)(4) received a report that a heater-cooler system 3t displayed an error message and it was found that the mixer was blocked during maintenance.There was no patient involvement.

Manufacturer Narrative

The defective stirrer motor was returned for further investigation.During the evaluation a stiff motor could be determined as originating the reported issue.However it was not possible to determine the root cause how the motor got stiff.

• Brand Name: HEATER-COOLER SYSTEM 3T
• Type of Device: CONTROLLER, TEMPERATURE, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS
• Manufacturer (Section D): LIVANOVA DEUTSCHLAND; lindberghstr. 25; munich 80939 ; GM 80939
• MDR Report Key: 7344593
• MDR Text Key: 102598555
• Report Number: 9611109-2018-00233
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DWC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/22/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/16/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 16-02-80
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/24/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1