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Device brand name · Pump blood cardiopulmonary bypass non-roller type
CentriMag Motor, US: medical device reports filed with FDA
663 reports name it, 2018–2026. Manufacturer given most often on reports: Thoratec Switzerland. Product code KFM.
- 663
- device reports naming the brand
- 0% of all MAUDE reports · about 81 a year
- 84
- reports, 12 months to August 2026
- 68 in the 12 months before
- 75.3%
- classified as malfunction
- 74.8% across the product code
- 0.8%
- classified as death, as reported
- 5 reports · not verified by FDA
663 medical device reports received by FDA name the brand "CentriMag Motor, US" (pump blood cardiopulmonary bypass non-roller type); the manufacturer given most often on reports is Thoratec Switzerland; received from May 2018 to August 2026. Brand names are as the reporter or manufacturer wrote them, so one product can appear under several spellings.
84 reports arrived in the 12 months to August 2026, up 24% from 68 in the 12 months before. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases. The event types recorded are malfunction (75.3%), injury (24%) and death (0.8%); across all pump, blood, cardiopulmonary bypass, non-roller type reports (product code KFM) death is recorded in 5.8% and malfunction in 74.8%. Event type is the reporter's classification of the report, not a verified outcome.
The device problems coded most often are insufficient device problem information (32.3%), mechanical problem (14.3%) and infusion or flow problem (11%). The patient problems coded most often are no patient involvement, low oxygen saturation and dizziness. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Reports by month, five years
Reports by the month FDA received them. FDA releases MAUDE data monthly; reports can arrive months after an event, so the newest months grow in later releases.
By year received
Event type and report source
Event type, as classified on the report
Who filed the report
Grey bar: all 4,387 reports carrying product code KFM. Event type is the filer's classification and is not verified by FDA.
Device problems coded
| Device problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share | Share across product code |
|---|---|---|---|
| Insufficient device problem information | 214 | 32.3% | 6.9% |
| Mechanical problema mechanical problem | 95 | 14.3% | 4.5% |
| Infusion or flow problema problem with flow or infusion | 73 | 11% | 4.3% |
| Noise, audible | 66 | 10% | 10.8% |
| Unexpected shutdown | 61 | 9.2% | 2% |
| Overheating of device | 47 | 7.1% | 3.3% |
| Pumping stopped | 47 | 7.1% | 9.8% |
| Decreased pump speed | 34 | 5.1% | 0.8% |
| Device difficult to setup or prepare | 27 | 4.1% | 0.7% |
| Communication or transmission problemthe device could not communicate or transmit | 22 | 3.3% | 1.3% |
| Electrical /electronic property probleman electrical or electronic problem | 19 | 2.9% | 13.3% |
| Material twisted/bent | 16 | 2.4% | 0.4% |
| Excessive heating | 11 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Electrical power problem | 8 | 1.2% | 0.2% |
| Failure to power up | 8 | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Insufficient flow or under infusion | 8 | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| Breakthe device broke | 7 | 1.1% | 1.2% |
| No display/image | 7 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Disconnection | 6 | 0.9% | 0.8% |
| Connection problema connection problem | 5 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report; one report can carry several. Generic codes such as "no apparent adverse event" are left out.
Patient problems coded
| Patient problem (FDA code) | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| No patient involvement | 68 | 10.3% |
| Low oxygen saturation | 8 | 1.2% |
| Dizzinesslight-headedness or unsteadiness | 6 | 0.9% |
| Low blood pressure/ hypotension | 6 | 0.9% |
| Deaththe patient died; cause not stated by this term | 5 | 0.8% |
| Cardiac arrestthe heart stopped | 4 | 0.6% |
| Anxietyanxiety | 3 | 0.5% |
| Bradycardiaslow heart rate | 3 | 0.5% |
| Hemorrhage/blood loss/bleeding | 3 | 0.5% |
| Complaint, ill-defined | 2 | 0.3% |
| Convulsion/seizure | 2 | 0.3% |
| Dyspneashortness of breath | 2 | 0.3% |
| Hemodynamic instability | 2 | 0.3% |
| Hypoxialow oxygen | 2 | 0.3% |
| Respiratory insufficiency | 2 | 0.3% |
Patient problem codes are present mainly in reports filed since 2019 and are often blank.
In context
| Measure | CentriMag Motor, US | Product code KFM | All MAUDE reports |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports | 663 | 4,387 | 26,136,888 |
| Share of that pool | — | 15.1% | 0% |
| Classified as death, per 1,000 reports | 8 | 58 | 9 |
| Classified as injury | 24% | 17.7% | 36.2% |
| Classified as malfunction | 75.3% | 74.8% | 62.3% |
| Filed by the manufacturer | 100% | 93.1% | 94.9% |
Shares are of reports, not of devices in use. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data."
Other brands with product code KFM
| Brand | Reports | Latest 12 months | Classified as death |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heart Lung Machine | 1,873 | 283 | 3.7% |
| Bulk Non Ster Xcoat Delph Pump | 266 | 0 | 0.4% |
| CentriMag Motor, OUS | 351 | 39 | 1.4% |
| Rotaflow Centrifugal Pump System | 592 | 0 | 1.9% |
| CentriMag Blood Pump | 279 | 39 | 17.2% |
| Sarns Centrifugal Pump | 188 | 0 | 1.1% |
| Terumo Centrifugal System | 465 | 0 | 0.4% |
| Impella CP | 20,624 | 2,463 | 12.9% |
| Impella | 8,457 | 8,251 | 15.2% |
| Impella 2 5 | 327 | 0 | 11.9% |
| Impella 5 0 | 628 | 3 | 22.3% |
| Automated Impella Controller | 3,792 | 455 | 5.6% |
| Cardiohelp System | 248 | 0 | 3.6% |
| Centrifugal Pump System With Tubing Clamp | 167 | 0 | 0.6% |
| Hls Set Advanced | 215 | 0 | 12.1% |
Ordered by report count for navigation only. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA also states that "common products may have a higher number of adverse events due to the higher total number of people using the product."
Questions about CentriMag Motor, US reports
How many FDA reports name CentriMag Motor, US?
663 medical device reports in the openFDA MAUDE release of 28 Sep 2026, covering reports received through August 2026; 84 in the latest 12 months.
What kinds of events are reported?
malfunction (75.3%), injury (24%) and death (0.8%). "Event type" is how the report was classified when filed: death, injury, malfunction or other.
What device problems are coded?
insufficient device problem information (32.3%), mechanical problem (14.3%), infusion or flow problem (11%), noise, audible (10%) and unexpected shutdown (9.2%). These are FDA's device problem codes as entered on the report.
Who files these reports?
manufacturer reports (100%). Manufacturers and user facilities are required to report; voluntary reports come from health professionals and the public.
Do these reports show that CentriMag Motor, US was at fault?
No. FDA states that "MDR data alone cannot be used to establish rates of events, evaluate a change in event rates over time or compare event rates between devices. The number of reports cannot be interpreted or used in isolation to reach conclusions about the existence, severity, or frequency of problems associated with devices." It adds that the reporting system "has limitations, including the potential submission of incomplete, inaccurate, untimely, unverified, or biased data." FDA adds that "a causal relationship cannot be established between product and reactions listed in a report."
How do I report a problem with a medical device?
Through FDA MedWatch (Form FDA 3500 for health professionals and consumers), or to the manufacturer. See the guide on how to report.
Where this comes from. Counts are built from the openFDA Device Adverse Event (MAUDE) bulk export released 28 Sep 2026, which holds reports FDA received through 31 Aug 2026. Brand, generic and manufacturer names are as written on the reports; product code names come from FDA's device classification. A report counts here when any device it lists carries this brand name after punctuation and capitalisation are normalised. No report narrative, lot number, patient detail or reporter identity is published. See the methodology and sources; FDA's record is authoritative, and corrections are handled within five working days.
Drug data (FAERS) through 30 Jun 2026; device data (MAUDE) through 31 Aug 2026. Not medical advice.