Model Number ART19SMT |
Device Problems
Leak/Splash (1354); Perivalvular Leak (1457)
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Patient Problem
Aortic Valve Insufficiency/ Regurgitation (4450)
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Event Date 02/16/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The manufacturing and material records for the solo smart heart valve, model #icv1246 , s/n # (b)(4), as they pertain to the reported event, were retrieved and reviewed by quality engineering at livanova (b)(4).The results confirmed that this valve satisfied all material, visual, and performance standards required for a (model #icv1246) solo smart heart valve at the time of manufacture and release.The event description refers to a annulus enlargement, so the regurgitation detected may have been a result of an intraoperative mis-sizing.The manufacturer has requested additional information on the event and patient's impact and will provide an update should further information be received.
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Event Description
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On (b)(6) 2021, a patient underwent an aortic valve replacement procedure.The patient presented with high calcification of valsalva.It was considered to implant a perceval s valve, but since the s size sizer did not pass, a solo valve size 19 mm was implanted.After de-clamping the aorta, regurgitation around the valve was observed (severe).The cross-clamp was re-applied and a repair was attempted.After de-clamp, no improvement was observed.The total cross clamp time was 70 min.The solo valve was ultimately removed and the annulus was enlarged.An inspiris 19 mm was ultimately placed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Since the device was not returned to the manufacturer, no further investigation is possible at this time.Based on the information available, reporting that an annular enlargement was performed after the solo valve explant, it is possible that the solo smart valve size 19mm was oversized thus contributing to the event.Ultimately, based on the medical judgment received, the root cause of the intraoperative perivalvular leak can be traced to non-device related factors.In fact, it is reported that patient's factors (i.E.High calcification) and the surgical technique are believed to have contributed to the event.
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Event Description
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On (b)(6) 2021, a patient underwent an aortic valve replacement procedure.The patient presented with high calcification of valsalva.It was considered to implant a perceval s valve, but since the s size sizer did not pass, a solo valve size 19 mm was implanted.After de-clamping the aorta, regurgitation around the valve (i.E.Perivalvular leak) was observed (severe).The cross-clamp was re-applied and a repair was attempted (further details were not provided from the site).After de-clamp, no improvement was observed.The total cross clamp time was 70 min.The solo valve was ultimately removed and the annulus was enlarged.An inspiris 19 mm was ultimately placed.Based on the medical judgment received, it was commented that the high calcification and the surgical technique are believed to have contributed to this event.No information on possible mis-sizing was provided from the site.The patient remained stable during the procedure and had a good outcome.
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