Model Number 11500A |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Heart Block (4444)
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Event Date 10/29/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Edwards received notification that a patient with a valve model 11500a25 implanted in the aortic position received a permanent pacemaker due to a third-degree atrioventricular block after an implant duration of ten (10) days.The patient had an abnormal heart rate observed six (6) days after the implant, and the following day the holter electrocardiogram showed a third-degree atrioventricular block.No concomitant myectomy and no excessive debridement of the annulus was performed prior to device implant.The degree of annular or leaflet calcification was not evaluated.As reported, it could not be confirmed whether it was caused by the device or due to the surgical procedure.The patient did not have a pre-operative history of arrhythmia and/or conduction disturbance.Patient was discharged home or self care.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10.Additional manufacturer narrative: the device was not returned to edwards for evaluation as it remains implanted.The investigation is still in progress; therefore, a conclusion has yet to be established.A supplemental report will be submitted accordingly upon investigation completion.Edwards will continue to review and monitor all events.Trends are monitored on a monthly basis and if action is required, appropriate investigation will be performed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: additional manufacturer narrative: the device history record (dhr) review was completed and this device passed all manufacturing and sterilization inspections prior to release for distribution.There were no issues identified that would have impacted this event.The instructions for use (ifu) have been reviewed and no inadequacies have been identified with regards to warnings, contraindications, and the directions/conditions for the successful use of the device.The most likely cause is procedural factors.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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