MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL MASTERS SERIES MECHANICAL HEART VALVE; HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL

Model Number 29MJ-501

Device Problem Incomplete Coaptation (2507)

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

Event Date 02/21/2023

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) 2023, a 29mm sjm masters series mechanical heart valve was selected for an implant.During the procedure, but prior to implant, the physician felt a sense of incongruity, therefore avoided using the device.It was observed opening and closing the leaflet was not as smooth as usual.Device was replace with a (epic 31mm) was used and the procedure was completed.There were no adverse patient effects.The patient is stable.

Manufacturer Narrative

An event of difficulty in opening and closing the valve leaflets was reported.Information from the field indicated that the reported event was noticed during the device preparation before the valve implant procedure.A returned device assessment could not be performed as the device 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.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 respect to the labeling design or manufacturing of the device.

• Brand Name: MASTERS SERIES MECHANICAL HEART VALVE
• 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: 16564463
• MDR Text Key: 311505398
• Report Number: 2135147-2023-01237
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734006552
• UDI-Public: 05414734006552
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• 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: 03/20/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/17/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 29MJ-501
• Device Catalogue Number: 29MJ-501
• Device Lot Number: 7461930
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/19/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/28/2020
• 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