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

Model Number 16-02-80

Device Problem Failure to Power Up (1476)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 07/01/2019

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) implemented a field safety notice for disinfection and cleaning of heater-cooler devices.The z number is z-2076/2081-2015.Livanova (b)(4) manufactures the heater-cooler system 3t.The incident occurred in (b)(6).The causes that contributed to this issue are related to the age of the device and the leakage of fluid in the compressor.In case of a hole of the evaporator, the refrigerant fluid will leak and water will enter the cooling circuit.This situation will cause a damage of the cooling compressor.A review of the dhr could not identify any deviations or nonconformities relevant to the issue.Corrective actions are in progress for this issue.

Event Description

Livanova (b)(4) received a report that on a heater-cooler system 3t the compressor did not stay on, but turned off immediately.There was no patient involvement.

• Brand Name: HEATER-COOLER SYSTEM 3T
• Type of Device: CONTROLLER, TEMPERATURE, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS
• Manufacturer (Section D): LIVANOVA DEUTSCHLAND; lindberghstr. 25; munich 80939 ; GM 80939
• Manufacturer (Section G): LIVANOVA DEUTSCHLAND; lindberghstr. 25; munich 80939 ; GM 80939
• Manufacturer Contact: barbara galasso ; 14401 w. 65th way; arvada, CO 80004
• MDR Report Key: 8821161
• MDR Text Key: 159518505
• Report Number: 9611109-2019-00561
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DWC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: UK
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/24/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/24/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 16-02-80
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/01/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/22/2012
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1