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

Model Number 27VAVGJ-515

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

Patient Problems Cardiac Tamponade (2226); Pericardial Effusion (3271)

Event Date 11/07/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

(b)(4).It was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, a 27mm sjm masters series valsalva aortic valved graft was implanted into a patient.On (b)(6) 2022, the patient was noted to have pericardial effusion resulting in pericardial tamponade.On (b)(6) 2022, surgical intervention was performed to decompress the tamponade.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

An event of pericardial effusion resulting in pericardial tamponade was reported.A returned device assessment could not be performed as the device remains implanted and 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.Information from the field indicated that the pericardial effusion was believed to be related to the procedure.There was no allegation of malfunction against the abbott device.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.There is no indication of a product quality issue with regards to manufacture, design, or labeling.

Event Description

(b)(4) - valved grafts pas, patient site id: (b)(6).Subsequent to the previously filed report, additional information was received that on (b)(6) 2022, the patient was also transfused plasma.The patient is reported to be stable and discharge.The event occurred prior to discharge from the hospital.It is thought that the event is related to the procedure, but not to the device.

• 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: 15910410
• MDR Text Key: 304785863
• Report Number: 2135147-2022-02325
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734009515
• UDI-Public: 05414734009515
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: PL
• PMA/PMN Number: P810002
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Study,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/10/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/02/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/01/2023
• Device Model Number: 27VAVGJ-515
• Device Catalogue Number: 27VAVGJ-515
• Device Lot Number: 8446965
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/09/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/25/2022
• 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): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 60 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 99 KG
• Patient Race: White