MAUDE Adverse Event Report: EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CARPENTIER-EDWARDS PERIMOUNT MAGNA EASE PERICARDIAL BIOPROSTHESIS; REPLACEMENT HEART-VALVE

Model Number 3300TFX

Device Problem Perivalvular Leak (1457)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

Edwards received notification that a patient with a valve model 3300tfx21mm implanted in aortic position was showing perivalvular leak (pvl) after an implant duration of approximately 2 years and 1 month.As reported, the patient underwent a surgical reintervention to suture the place where the pvl was noticed in the valve.

Manufacturer Narrative

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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Added info to sections h6 (component code), h6 (type of investigation), h6 (investigation findings) and h6 (investigations conclusions) h11: additional manufacturer narrative: the device history record (dhr) was reviewed and shows that this device met all manufacturing specifications for product release prior to distribution.No issues were identified that would have impacted this event.The device was not returned to edwards for further investigation, as the valve remained implanted, and no images or medical records were provided.Regurgitation is considered to be a perivalvular leak (pvl) if a turbulent eccentric jet originates between the bioprosthetic sewing ring and the annulus.Pvl can occur in the mitral and aortic position for similar reasons.In the early postoperative period, the highest incidence of pvl has been seen in patients developing infective endocarditis, which is most likely attributed to inadequate peri-operative antibiotic prophylaxis or nosocomial infection.Annular calcification is also a risk factor for the development of peri-operative pvl as the bioprosthesis may not seat properly after debridement.Technique related factors, such as incorrect valve sizing, have been shown to contribute to the development of pvl.Anatomical factors may create difficulty seating the bioprosthetic valve resulting in pvl.The anatomy of the annulus may induce mechanical stresses along the rigid bioprosthetic ring which can influence long-term valve performance and durability.A diseased or rigid annulus can potentially increase the mechanical stress on the prosthetic valve, leading to pvl.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.A definitive root cause cannot be conclusively determined; however, procedural factors likely caused or contributed.

• Brand Name: CARPENTIER-EDWARDS PERIMOUNT MAGNA EASE PERICARDIAL BIOPROSTHESIS
• Type of Device: REPLACEMENT HEART-VALVE
• Manufacturer (Section D): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES; one edwards way; irvine CA 92614
• Manufacturer (Section G): EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES; one edwards way; irvine CA 92614
• Manufacturer Contact: saurav singh ; 1 edwards way; mle fl2- office m2013; irvine, CA 92614 ; 9492506615
• MDR Report Key: 18979869
• MDR Text Key: 338617795
• Report Number: 2015691-2024-02317
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DYE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00690103176131
• UDI-Public: (01)00690103176131(17)250316(11)210317
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P860057
• 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: 04/10/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/26/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 3300TFX
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/04/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/17/2021
• 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; Life Threatening