The manufacturing and material records for the perceval heart valve, model #icv1208, s/n # (b)(4), as they pertain to the reported event, were retrieved and reviewed by the manufacturer¿s quality engineering.The results confirmed that this valve satisfied all material, visual, and performance standards required for a (model #icv1208) perceval heart valve at the time of manufacture and release.The manufacturer attempted to follow up on this event however, no further information has been received to date.Based on the information provided the root cause appears to be malpositioning of the perceval valve.Based on the information presented available it is unknown if the fistula was pre existing or occurred during the procedure and what is the relationship to the perceval valve.Based on the dhr there appears to be no issue with the valve, since the valve is not being returned no further investigation can be performed at this time.Should additional information be received at a later stage a follow up report will be provided.
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