Edwards received information through implant patient registry that a 23mm 11500aj aortic valve was explanted after a duration of approximately one (1) year and three (3) months due to unknown reason.A 23mm 8300kitb aortic valve was implanted in replacement.No additional information was provided.Edwards lifesciences maintains an implant patient registry.This registry is a patient tracking mechanism for serialized edwards implantable devices (bioprosthetic heart valves and annuloplasty rings), rather than a true post-market surveillance registry.Through the registry, edwards is notified when these devices are implanted.In addition, patient and/or device status may be reported to the registry via the implantation data cards.The information is received from various sources (e.G.Surgeon, hospital, and patient family members) and is not received in the form of a conventional 'customer complaint'.The information reported may or may not be related to the edwards device.
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Additional manufacturer narrative: attempts to obtain additional information and for product return have been made.There is currently insufficient information to determine the root cause of this event.It is unknown if patient and/or procedure related factors may have caused or contributed to this event.There has been no allegation of a product malfunction.Edwards will continue to review and monitor all events.Trends are monitored on a monthly basis and if action is required, appropriate investigation will be performed.If new information becomes available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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