FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

HEARTMATE II LVAS

MDR report key: 2882961 · Received December 18, 2012

Report

Report Number
2916596-2012-01218
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
December 18, 2012
Date of Event
November 19, 2012
Report Date
November 19, 2012
Manufacturer
THORATEC CORP.
Product Code
DSQ
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
VA, US
Reporter Occupation
HEALTH PROFESSIONAL

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

THE PATIENT CONTINUES ON LVAD SUPPORT WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES REPORTED. 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 PATIENT WAS IMPLANTED WITH A LEFT VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE (LVAD). THE VAD COORDINATOR REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT HAD SEVERAL "LOW FLOW, LOW SPEED AND PUMP OFF ALARMS OVER PAST FEW DAYS WHILE ON THE POWER MODULE.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 HEARTMATE II LVAS DSQ: LEFT VENTRICULAR ASSIST DEVICE DSQ THORATEC CORP. 104911 111697

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 61 YR Required Intervention