MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO, INC. SJM REGENT HEART VALVE; HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL

Model Number 23AGN-751

Device Problem Fracture (1260)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 08/17/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Further information regarding this event has been requested.The results/method and conclusion codes along with investigation results will be provided in a subsequent submission.

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2020, a 23 mm sjm regent heart valve was selected for implant in the patient's aortic position.During the procedure, the physician used the valve rotator to rotate the valve, but one of the leaflets broke down.The broken leaflet and all pieces of the valve were explanted from the patient and a 23 mm livanova top hat valve was implanted instead.The patient remained stable throughout the procedure, but there was a clinically significant delay in the procedure.The patient is currently stable and discharged.

Manufacturer Narrative

An event of a leaflet breaking during the rotation of the valve was reported.A more comprehensive assessment could not be performed as the device was not returned for analysis.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all specifications.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.Please note, per the instructions for use artmt100122074 ver.A, "using the valve holder/rotator and the flexible valve holder handle model 905-hh, or the rigid valve holder handle model 905-rhh, rotate the valve in situ to the desired position.The valve should rotate freely.If resistance is noted, the valve holder/rotator may not be properly seated in the valve, the valve may not be in the fully closed position, or the valve may be oversized.If the valve does not rotate freely, do not force valve rotation.".

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event of a dislodged leaflet was confirmed, the valve was received with one leaflet missing from the orifice.No other damage was noted.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all specifications.The cause of the leaflet dislodgment could not be conclusively determined please note, per the instructions for use artmt100122074 ver.A, "using the valve holder/rotator and the flexible valve holder handle model 905-hh, or the rigid valve holder handle model 905-rhh, rotate the valve in situ to the desired position.The valve should rotate freely.If resistance is noted, the valve holder/rotator may not be properly seated in the valve, the valve may not be in the fully closed position, or the valve may be oversized.If the valve does not rotate freely, do not force valve rotation.".

• Brand Name: SJM REGENT HEART VALVE
• Type of Device: HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO, INC.; p.o. box 998; lot 20 b st.; caguas, puerto rico 00725
• MDR Report Key: 10554184
• MDR Text Key: 207549314
• Report Number: 2648612-2020-00093
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734006101
• UDI-Public: 05414734006101
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P810002
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Remedial Action: Replace
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/20/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/18/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 23AGN-751
• Device Catalogue Number: 23AGN-751
• Device Lot Number: 7184698
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/15/2020
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/18/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 42 YR
• Patient Weight: 75