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

Catalog Number 21AGFN-756

Device Problems Fracture (1260); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

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

Event Date 07/14/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported on 14 july 2023, a 21mm sjm regent heart valve w/ flex cuff was chosen for implant.It was reported after implant, the physician attempted to rotate the valve with the valve holder.It was reported the valve holder was fully inserted into the orifice at 90 degree angle and the valve was in a closed position.There was a little resistance felt when rotating the valve and one leaflet fractured into multiple pieces and dislodged from the pivot point.It was reported dislodged leaflets were completely removed from the patient.A decision was made to explant the valve and replaced with a new 21mm sjm regent heart valve w/ flex cuff.The replacement valve was successfully implanted with no adverse patient consequences.There was no clinically significant delay in the procedure due to this event.The patient remained hemodynamically stable throughout the procedure and the 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

The reported event of a dislodged leaflet was confirmed.The investigation at abbott found one leaflet had fractured and been dislodged from the orifice, consistent with an external force applied to the leaflet.No other damage was noted.Information from field indicated there was a little resistance felt when rotating the valve.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all specifications.While the root cause of the leaflet dislodgement could not be conclusively determined, there was no evidence of material defect in the carbon coating that may have caused or contributed to the dislodged leaflet.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: 17494916
• MDR Text Key: 320853356
• Report Number: 2135147-2023-03491
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734005975
• UDI-Public: 05414734005975
• 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: 09/11/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/09/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 21AGFN-756
• Device Lot Number: C00004640
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/04/2022
• 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