FDA Adverse Event
Death
Summary report: N
HEARTMATE II LVAS
MDR report key: 2842416
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Received November 13, 2012
Report
- Report Number
- 2916596-2012-01107
- Event Type
- Death
- Date Received
- November 13, 2012
- Date of Event
- October 20, 2012
- Report Date
- October 23, 2012
- Manufacturer
- THORATEC CORPORATION
- Product Code
- DSQ
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- WI, US
- Reporter Occupation
- HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Narratives
Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1
NO FURTHER INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN THE MANUFACTURER'S INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED.
Description of Event or Problem · 1
THE PT WAS IMPLANTED WITH A LEFT VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE (LVAD). THE VAD COORDINATOR REPORTED THAT THE PT EXPIRED AT ANOTHER HOSPITAL (A NON-VAD CENTER) DUE TO COMPLICATIONS FROM AN ISCHEMIC BOWEL. THE PUMP WAS NOT EXPLANTED AND AN AUTOPSY WAS NOT PERFORMED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HEARTMATE II LVAS | DSQ: LEFT VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE | DSQ | THORATEC CORPORATION | 104911 | 109739 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65 YR | Death |