InjuryDSQ

ABBOTT HEARTMATE 3 SYSTEM CONTROLLER

Received Jan 26, 2026 · Event occurred Jan 6, 2026

Report MW5182811 · MDR key 24181571

Device

Generic name

Ventricular (assist) Bypass

Manufacturer

Abbott Medical / Thoratec Corp.

Patient

67 YR · Female

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Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT EXPERIENCED BACK UP BATTERY FAULT ALARMS ON THEIR HEARTMATE 3 LVAD SYSTEM CONTROLLER REQUIRING A CONTROLLER EXCHANGE. DURING THE EXCHANGE, LVAD PUMP WAS TEMPORARILY OFF.