MalfunctionDSQ
HEARTWARE LVAD CONTROLLER
Received May 31, 2018 · Event occurred Apr 13, 2018
Report 7556773 · MDR key 7556773
Device
Generic name
Heartware Lvad Controller
Manufacturer
Minnetronix, Inc.Model number
LVAD CONTROLLER 2.0.Catalog number
UNKNOWN
Lot number
UNKNOWN
Product problems
- Loss of Power
Patient
27 YR
- No Information
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Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PATIENT CALLED AND STATING THAT SHE HAD A "COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER" ON HER HEARTWARE LVAD CONTROLLER 2.0. SHE WAS CONNECTED TO TWO BATTERIES THAT HAD CHARGE. SHE WAS ABOUT TO HOOK TO HER AC UNIT. PATIENT DENIES ANY ISSUES WITH PUMP STOP. SHE WAS BROUGHT TO CLINIC AND LOG FILES SENT TO HEARTWARE/MEDTRONIC, WHICH CONFIRMED PUMP STOP. PATIENT GIVEN TWO NEW BATTERIES TO REPLACE THE ONES SHE WAS WEARING AT THE TIME.