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

Catalog Number 19AGFN-756

Device Problem Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

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

Event Date 06/29/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, a 19mm sjm regent heart valve w/ flex cuff was chosen for implant.After implanting the valve, it was noticed one of the leaflets remained immobile.A decision was made to explant the device and replace with a new 17mm sjm regent heart valve w/ flex cuff.It was reported the explanted valve was checked for normal leaflet function and found to be abnormal and immobile still.It was reported the only device that came in contact with the leaflets was the st valve tester.It was also reported there was a clinically significant delay in the procedure due to this event but the patient remained hemodynamically stable throughout the procedure.Patient status was reported as stable.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Manufacturer Narrative

An event of one of the leaflets remained immobile was reported.The investigation at abbott found that the sewing cuff was intact, with browning in color.No anomalies were found with the valve leaflets, and functional testing at the time of manufacturing and upon return to abbott indicated the valve functioned normally.This test ensures proper cuspal coaptation and hemodynamic performance.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all specifications.The cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to labeling design or manufacturing of the device.

• 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: 17384211
• MDR Text Key: 319626270
• Report Number: 2135147-2023-03154
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734005852
• UDI-Public: 05414734005852
• 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: 09/07/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/24/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 19AGFN-756
• Device Lot Number: C00008319
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/24/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/16/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/31/2023
• 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