MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL BRASIL LTDA. (NOVA LIMA) BIOCOR SUPRA VALVE; HEART-VALVE, NON-ALLOGRAFT TISSUE

Model Number BSP100-21

Device Problems Gradient Increase (1270); Perivalvular Leak (1457)

Patient Problems Corneal Pannus (1447); Aortic Valve Stenosis (1717); Dyspnea (1816); Fatigue (1849); Regurgitation (2259); Stenosis (2263)

Event Date 11/19/2014

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

The patient presented 5 years postoperatively with fatigue and shortness of breath.An echocardiogram revealed critical aortic stenosis and an elevated gradient.The valve was explanted due to moderate regurgitation, paravalvular leak, stenosis, valvular deterioration and pannus formation on the cusps.A 21 mm sjm mechanical valve (model and serial number unknown) was implanted.The patient was reported to be stable postoperatively.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.Our investigation was limited to the review of the device history record, which showed that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and indicated complete in accordance with sjm specifications and procedures.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.

• Brand Name: BIOCOR SUPRA VALVE
• Type of Device: HEART-VALVE, NON-ALLOGRAFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL BRASIL LTDA. (NOVA LIMA); caixa postal 106; belo horizonte 3400 0-00; BR 34000-000
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL BRASIL LTDA. (NOVA LIMA); caixa postal 106; belo horizonte 3400 0-00; BR 34000-000
• Manufacturer Contact: denise johnson ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 4341558
• MDR Text Key: 5176153
• Report Number: 3001743903-2014-00059
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWR
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P040021
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/19/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/18/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/02/2012
• Device Model Number: BSP100-21
• Device Catalogue Number: BSP100-21
• Device Lot Number: 2725765
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/19/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/03/2008
• 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): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 71 YR
• Patient Weight: 66