MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL TRIFECTA¿ GT VALVE; HEART-VALVE, NON-ALLOGRAFT TISSUE

Catalog Number TFGT-25A

Device Problems Incomplete Coaptation (2507); Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 08/29/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was received.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) 2019, a 23mm trifecta gt valve was implanted in a patient.On (b)(6) 2023, the ultrasonic echocardiography showed pannus on the valve.On (b)(6) 2023, the valve got explanted.There was impaired movement of the valve cusp due to pannus, and there was incomplete coaptation was due to separation of cusp.A new 23mm non-abbott valve was chosen and implanted.The patient was reported stable.

Manufacturer Narrative

Explant due to an ultrasonic echocardiography showing pannus was reported.The investigation found that leaflets 1 and 2 were torn.There was fibrous pannus ingrowth on the inflow surface of all leaflets and on the outflow of leaflet 1.There was no inflammation or significant calcifications.The device history record was also reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed, and the product met all specifications.In the absence of any calcification or evidence for infection, the reported event is consistent with a non-calcific leaflet tear.Non-calcific leaflet tear is a form of structural valve deterioration (svd), which is a well-known complication from valve replacement surgery.A non-calcific leaflet tear is commonly attributed to increased operational leaflet stress but may also be related to biological factors which result in tissue degeneration characterized by loss of collagen.In addition, the pannus noted could have increased stress on adjacent leaflets and created an unbalanced stress relief distribution between all leaflets during coaptation, which may lead to leaflet tears and reduced durability.

Event Description

N/a.

• Brand Name: TRIFECTA¿ GT VALVE
• Type of Device: HEART-VALVE, NON-ALLOGRAFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL #3014918977; edificio #44 calle 0, ave. 2; el coyol alajuela 1897- 4050; CS 1897-4050
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 17818803
• MDR Text Key: 324278793
• Report Number: 2135147-2023-04182
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067018236
• UDI-Public: 05415067018236
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: P100029
• 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: 12/11/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/26/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/24/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: TFGT-25A
• Device Lot Number: 6544254
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/13/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/11/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/25/2018
• 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; Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 61 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 57 KG