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

Catalog Number TF-23A

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problem Unspecified Infection (1930)

Event Date 02/28/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

An event of infection requiring additional surgery was reported.A more comprehensive assessment, including histopathological examination of the valve tissue could not be performed as the device remains implanted and was not returned for analysis.However, based on the information received, the reported event is consistent with non-structural valve dysfunction (nsvd).The possible risk factors for this event e.G.Active infection pre-disposing to endocarditis or patient medical history were not known.No implant related factors could be confirmed from the information received from the field as information related to implant procedure was not provided.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 labeling design or manufacturing of the device.

Event Description

User facility medwatch report mw5144960 received that states "(b)(6), 2017 had aortic valve surgery with trifecta 23 aortic valve.Two weeks later, additional surgery required, had infection and doctor.Removed sternum.Had to have tavr(transcatheter aortic valve replacement) to replace the trifecta 23 on (b)(6) 2023 due to issues with trifecta valve.This is just a glimpse of what i have been through since my 1st savr in 2017.Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions." it was reported that in 2017, a 23mm trifecta valve was successfully implanted during an aortic valve replacement.Two weeks later, an additional surgery was required due to infection, and the sternum was removed.On (b)(6) 2023, a transcatheter aortic valve implantation was conducted.The patient status was stable.

• Brand Name: SJM TRIFECTA 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: 17877195
• MDR Text Key: 324997497
• Report Number: 2135147-2023-04331
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734052030
• UDI-Public: 05414734052030
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P100029
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/05/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/05/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: TF-23A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/12/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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