MAUDE Adverse Event Report: THORATEC SWITZERLAND GMBH CENTRIMAG MOTOR, US

Catalog Number 102956

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 01/07/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

No patient involvement.The device returned for analysis.The complaint investigation determined the reported difficulty was the result of a design related wear issue.After review of this event and similar incidents, abbott has decided to initiate a voluntary field action for centrimag.Abbott performed a comprehensive investigation which included device analysis, manufacturing evaluation and trend analysis.

Event Description

It was reported that the centrimag primary console and centrimag motor were having issues.Audible and visual motor disconnected alarms were occurring.The account communicated that the rpm's would not exceed 3800 rpm's.The device was not in use on a patient at the time of the event.This event was previously not reported due to no patient involvement.Abbott made the decision on july 13, 2018 to initiate a voluntary recall, therefore this event is being upgraded to reportable.

• Brand Name: CENTRIMAG MOTOR, US
• Type of Device: CENTRIMAG MOTOR
• Manufacturer (Section D): THORATEC SWITZERLAND GMBH; technoparkstrasse 1; zurich CH-80 05; SZ CH-8005
• Manufacturer (Section G): THORATEC SWITZERLAND GMBH; technoparkstrasse 1; zurich CH-80 05; SZ CH-8005
• Manufacturer Contact: bob fryc ; 6035 stoneridge drive; pleasanton, CA 94588 ; 7818528204
• MDR Report Key: 7775178
• MDR Text Key: 116874386
• Report Number: 2916596-2018-03353
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DWA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Remedial Action: Recall
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/11/2018

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
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 102956
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/20/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/13/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/11/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1