MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL MASTERS SERIES HEART VALSALVA AORTIC VALVES GRAFT; HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL

Model Number 23VAVGJ-515

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problems Arrhythmia (1721); Heart Block (4444)

Event Date 03/03/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, a 23mm masters series valve was successfully implanted.On (b)(6) 2022, a temporary pacemaker was implanted.Post-operatively on (b)(6) 2022, a junctional rhythm was observed, which resolved on (b)(6) 2022 with evolution in sinus rhythm with right bundle branch block (rbbb) and ventricular ectopics.The patient does not have a past medical history of this type of arrhythmia, but he has a history of 2 episodes of atrial fibrillation in 2012.This event caused a prolonged hospitalization.The patient underwent observation and several arrhythmia consultancies which did not indicate arrhythmia therapy was required.No medical or surgical intervention was given.There was no allegation of malfunction against the abbott device.The cause of the arrhythmia and subsequent rbbb was not possible to define.There were no other adverse patient effects or symptoms.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Manufacturer Narrative

An event of junctional rhythm, right bundle branch block, and ventricular ectopics was reported.A returned device assessment could not be performed, as the device remains implanted.And was not returned for analysis.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed.And the product met all specifications.

• Brand Name: MASTERS SERIES HEART VALSALVA AORTIC VALVES GRAFT
• 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: 14431060
• MDR Text Key: 291963790
• Report Number: 2135147-2022-00291
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734009522
• UDI-Public: 05414734009522
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IT
• 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
• Report Date: 06/27/2022

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 Expiration Date: 05/01/2023
• Device Model Number: 23VAVGJ-515
• Device Catalogue Number: 23VAVGJ-515
• Device Lot Number: 8298293
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/03/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/17/2022
• 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): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 57 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 60 KG
• Patient Race: White