EXCOR®
Report
- Report Number
- 3008454189-2024-00021
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- November 4, 2024
- Date of Event
- September 11, 2024
- Report Date
- November 4, 2024
- Manufacturer
- BERLIN HEART GMBH
- Product Code
- DSQ
- UDI-DI
- 04260090040102
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Distributor report
- Reporter Location
- FL, US
- Reporter Occupation
- NURSE
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
THE EXCOR BLOOD PUMPS PU VALVES; 10 ML IN/OUT; Ø 6 MM; SN (B)(6) WAS IN USE ON THE PATIENT FROM (B)(6) 2024 UNTIL THE TIME OF THE EVENT ON (B)(6) 2024 FOR 2 DAYS. WE HAVE REVIEWED THE PRODUCTION RECORDS OF THE EXCOR BLOOD PUMP, SN (B)(6) AND THE PUMP WAS PRODUCED ACCORDING TO OUR SPECIFICATION.
THE SITE CONTACTED BERLIN HEART INC. (BHI) CLINICAL AFFAIRS (CA) ON (B)(6) 2024 TO REPORT THAT THE PATIENT BEING SUPPORTED WITH AN EXCOR PEDIATRIC VAD SYSTEM DEVELOPED HEMOLYSIS. THE PATIENT'S LDH VALUE INCREASED FROM 781 U/L ON (B)(6) 2024 TO 2530 U/L. THE PFHGB INCREASED FROM 60 MG/DL ON (B)(6) 2024 TO 270 MG/DL ON (B)(6)2024; AND THEN DECREASED TO 140 MG/DL ON (B)(6)2024. THE SITE'S LDH UPPER LIMIT OF NORMAL IS 225 U/L, AND PFHGB NORMAL IS <150 MG/DL.THE SITE IS CONTINUING TO MONITOR HEMOLYSIS LAB VALUES. ACCORDING TO THE SITE, THE EXCOR BLOOD PUMP PU VALVES; 10 ML IN/OUT; Ø 6 MM; SN (B)(6) PERFORMED AS INTENDED WITH COMPLETE FILL AND EJECTION. DEPOSITS WERE NOTED IN THE INFLOW VALVE OF THE EXCOR BLOOD PUMP ON (B)(6) 2024. THERE WERE NO ABNORMAL SOUNDS FROM THE PUMP.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2181163 | EXCOR® | VENTRICULAR (ASSIST) BYPASS | DSQ | BERLIN HEART GMBH | P10P-001 | 04260090040102 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 DA | Female | Other |