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

Model Number 16-02-85

Device Problem Insufficient Heating (1287)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 12/17/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

There was no patient involvement.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.He replaced the heating elements of both cardioplegia and patient circuits.Subsequent functional verification testing was completed without further issues and the unit was returned to service.If any additional information pertinent to the reported event is received, it will be provided in a supplemental report.

Event Description

Livanova received a report about a heater-cooler 3t that was not able to maintain the set warm temperature on patient circuit.Reportedly, the issue already occurred previously and was always temporarily solved through a power off-on cycle performed by perfusionist.There was no report of patient injury.

• Brand Name: HEATER-COOLER SYSTEM 3T
• Type of Device: CONTROLLER, TEMPERATURE, CARDIOPULMONARY BYPASS
• Manufacturer (Section D): LIVANOVA DEUTSCHLAND GMBH; lindberghstr. 25; munich 80309 ; GM 80309
• Manufacturer (Section G): LIVANOVA DEUTSCHLAND GMBH; lindberghstr. 25; munich 80309 ; GM 80309
• Manufacturer Contact: enrico greco ; 14401 w. 65th way; arvada, CO 80004
• MDR Report Key: 9755051
• MDR Text Key: 197941487
• Report Number: 9611109-2020-00128
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DWC
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K052601
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/24/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/26/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 16-02-85
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/17/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/23/2012
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1