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

Model Number 23AGFN-756

Device Problem Incomplete Coaptation (2507)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 09/14/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, an sjm regent heart valve w/flex cuff was implanted.However the leaflet was unable to open and close normally due to an obstruction.The valve was explanted and the mechanical flap was replaced with another of the same brand and model.The patient remained hemodynamically stable throughout the procedure.There was no clinically significant delay in procedure and no adverse patient effects.

Event Description

It was reported that on 14 september 2022, a 23mm sjm regent heart valve w/flex cuff was implanted.However the leaflet was unable to open and close normally due to an obstruction.The valve was explanted and the mechanical flap was replaced with another of the same brand and model.The patient remained hemodynamically stable throughout the procedure.There was no clinically significant delay in procedure and no adverse patient effects.Subsequent to the previously filed report, additional information was received that the obstruction preventing the valve from opening and closing was the patient's native anatomy.The valve was explanted and replaced with another 23mm sjm regent heart valve w/flex cuff.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event the leaflets not coapting could not be confirmed.No anomalies were found with the valve cusps, and functional testing at the time of manufacturing and upon return to abbott indicated the valve functioned normally.This test ensures proper leaflet coaptation and hemodynamic performance.Information from the field indicated that the leaflet was unable to open and close normally due to patient anatomy.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 but could have been due to an obstruction caused by the patient anatomy.There is no indication of a product quality issue with regards to manufacture, design, or labeling.

• 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: 15533500
• MDR Text Key: 301759776
• Report Number: 2135147-2022-01462
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734006095
• UDI-Public: 05414734006095
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• 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: 01/18/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/03/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 23AGFN-756
• Device Catalogue Number: 23AGFN-756
• Device Lot Number: 7763003
• 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: 12/04/2020
• 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