Model Number 11400M29 |
Device Problem
Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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Patient Problems
Thromboembolism (2654); Ischemia Stroke (4418); Thrombosis/Thrombus (4440)
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Event Date 02/17/2024 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: additional manufacturer narrative: the subject device is not available for evaluation as it remains implanted in the patient.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 reported events.Trends are monitored on a monthly basis and if action is required, appropriate investigation will be performed.
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Event Description
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Edwards received notification that a 59 year old patient with a valve model 11400m29 implanted in mitral position presented a thromboembolic event on pod#22.As reported, the atient was on warfarin at time on event onset.A tee performed 24 days after the procedure showed a thrombus on the mitral valve which lead to left renal infarction.As a consequence, the patient suffered from lower abdominal pain.On pod#5 the valve also showed a maximum mitral valve gradient of 12 mmhg.The average mitral valve gradient is 6 mmhg.The patient was noted as to be under triple therapy of anticoagulants.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Correction: updated section h6 (impact code).Manufacturer narrative: added information to section h6 (clinical code) and h6 (type of investigation) updated section h6 (component code), h6 (investigation findings) and h6 (investigations conclusions).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 thrombosis is a well-recognized complication of prosthetic devices.Device thrombosis is the formation of blood clots on the device/graft.There may be cases of incidental finding by imaging (ct scan) of thicken leaflets (halt) when the patient will benefit from a close follow-up and may be treated with oral anticoagulant.The instructions for use (ifu) have been reviewed and no inadequacies have been identified with regard to warnings, contraindications, and the directions/conditions for the successful use of the device.The reported type of event is included in the ifu.The most likely cause is patient factors.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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