H11: additional manufacturer narrative: updated: b4, d4, g3, g6, h2, h4, h6.The device history record (dhr) review was completed and this device passed all manufacturing and sterilization inspections prior to release for distribution.Devices are typically explanted or disabled because they are not functioning optimally.In some cases, the failure mode is not provided.Other times, it may be reported as but not limited to; stenosis, increased/high gradient, regurgitation, transvalvular leak, thickened leaflet, leaflet tear, immobility, restriction, and/or unspecified svd or nsvd.Leaflet thickening may be attributed to structural valve deterioration (svd) and/or non-structural valve dysfunction (nsvd).Tissue degeneration-related structural deterioration, either calcific or non-calcific, are common chronic failure modes for this type of bioprosthetic heart valve.Operational mechanical stress and biological factors are generally believed to be the major contributors to the non-calcific bioprosthetic tissue degeneration.Structural valve deterioration (svd) can, and typically does, lead to chronic central leaks over a period of time.Svd is the most common reason for bioprosthesis explant and encompasses multiple failure modes, including calcification, noncalcific degeneration, dehiscence, cusp thickening or fibrosis, or a combination of these.Such failure modes may occur singularly or concomitantly.Degeneration-related structural deterioration is most commonly related to patient factors and is not usually an indication of a device malfunction related to a manufacturing deficiency.Nsvd is defined as any abnormality not intrinsic to the valve itself that results in dysfunction of the prosthetic valve.The term nsvd refers to problems that are not directly related to failing valve components, yet it results in dysfunction of the prosthetic valve.There can be several causes of early leaflet thickening, such as early thrombosis/halt, early endocarditis or host tissue overgrowth.An engineering evaluation is not required because there is no allegation of a malfunction which could be related to a manufacturing non-conformance and/or one was not suspected or confirmed through investigation; no labeling non-conformance/deficiency; no use-related issue with a hazardous situation; no device-related infection; and no evidence of a product failure with regard to design, reliability, or use error.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 capa/scar/pra is not required as there are no confirmed product or labeling non-conformances and no other triggers are met.A definitive root cause cannot be conclusively determined; however, patient factors likely caused or contributed.
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