MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL TRIFECTA¿ GT VALVE; HEART-VALVE, NON-ALLOGRAFT TISSUE

Model Number TFGT-A

Device Problems Insufficient Information (3190); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008); Central Regurgitation (4068)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 11/02/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

It was reported that on an unknown date, a 27mm sjm trifecta gt valve was implanted.On (b)(6) 2022, the valve was explanted due to unknown reasons.The patient status was reported as unknown.

Event Description

Subsequent to the initially filed report, the following information was received that: the 27mm trifecta gt valve was implanted on (b)(6) 2017.On an unknown date, aortic regurgitation (ar) was confirmed via echocardiogram during a scheduled follow up exam.Because of the ar, the valve was explanted and the aortic valve replacement was redone with another valve.After the trifecta valve was explanted, a tear was noticed on a leaflet.The patient was reported a recovering without complications.

Manufacturer Narrative

Explant due to unknown causes as reported.The investigation found that leaflets 2 and 3 were torn.There was fibrous pannus ingrowth on the inflow and outflow surfaces of leaflet 1 and on the outflow surface of leaflet 3.There was fibrous thickening of all three leaflets.No inflammation or significant calcifications were present.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all specifications.In the absence of any calcification at the tear site or evidence for infection, the reported event is consistent with a non-calcific leaflet tear.A non-calcific leaflet tear is a form of structural valve deterioration (svd), which is a well-known complication from valve replacement surgery.A non-calcific leaflet tear is commonly attributed to increased operational leaflet stress but may also be related to biological factors which result in tissue degeneration characterized by loss of collagen.In this case, histological evaluation did not demonstrate loss of collagen at the tear site.The cause of the leaflet tear could not be conclusively determined; however, the fibrous pannus ingrowth noted had the potential to induce increased stress on adjacent leaflets and create an unbalanced stress relief distribution between all leaflets during coaptation, leading to leaflet tears and reduced durability.There is no indication of a product quality issue with regards to manufacture, design, or labeling.H6 device code 3190 removed.

• Brand Name: TRIFECTA¿ GT VALVE
• Type of Device: HEART-VALVE, NON-ALLOGRAFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL #3014918977; edificio #44 calle 0, ave. 2; el coyol alajuela 1897- 4050; CS 1897-4050
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 15889785
• MDR Text Key: 304589345
• Report Number: 2135147-2022-02281
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067018243
• UDI-Public: 05415067018243
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: P100029
• 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: 02/10/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/07/2021
• Device Model Number: TFGT-A
• Device Catalogue Number: TFGT-27A
• Device Lot Number: 6050259
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/28/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/04/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/30/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 02/06/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/10/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/08/2017
• 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; Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 57 YR