MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL REGENT HEART VALVE WITH FLEX CUFF; HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL

Model Number 25AGFN-756

Device Problems Perivalvular Leak (1457); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

Patient Problem Aortic Valve Insufficiency/ Regurgitation (4450)

Event Date 04/19/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported a 25mm regent aortic mechanical heart valve was chosen for procedure on (b)(6) 2022.During the procedure after the patient came off cardiopulmonary bypass (cpb) a transesophageal echocardiogram (toe) was performed which revealed a significant a leak.It appeared the inside sewing ring and one of the leaflets was stuck and was not moving normally.The patient was re-opened and the valve was inspected.The problem with the valve was not clearly identified.The physician rotated the valve and closed the patient was closed again.The toe was repeated which revealed a severe leak was still present.The decision was made to explant the valve and a new unknown size regent aortic mechanical heart valve was implanted.Another toe was performed revealing the valve was seated and functioning as intended with no leaks.The patient remained stable throughout the procedure and was discharged from the hospital at the time of report.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.

Manufacturer Narrative

An event of significant leak and one of the leaflets being stuck was reported.A returned device 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.H6.Medical device problem code: code 1457 perivalvular leak was removed.

Event Description

N/a.

Manufacturer Narrative

An event of significant leak and one of the leaflets being stuck was reported.Morphological and hydrodynamic examination indicated the valve met abbott specifications.Hydrodynamic testing upon return to abbott and at the time of manufacturing indicated the valve functioned normally.This test ensures proper leaflet coaptation and hemodynamic performance.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 reported event could not be conclusively determined.

Event Description

N/a.

• Brand Name: REGENT HEART VALVE WITH FLEX CUFF
• Type of Device: HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO, INC. REG#2648612; 20 b st caguas west park; caguas 00725 ; * 00725
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 14430882
• MDR Text Key: 291963154
• Report Number: 2135147-2022-00289
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734006262
• UDI-Public: 05414734006262
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SF
• PMA/PMN Number: P810002
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/24/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/18/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 25AGFN-756
• Device Catalogue Number: 25AGFN-756
• Device Lot Number: 8151286
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/24/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention