MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC. SJM TRIFECTA VALVE; HEART-VALVE, NON-ALLOGRAFT TISSUE

Model Number TF-23A

Device Problem Obstruction of Flow (2423)

Patient Problems Abscess (1690); Death (1802); Endocarditis (1834)

Event Date 04/10/2012

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2011, the patient underwent an aortic valve replacement where this 23 mm sjm trifecta valve was implanted due to aortic stenosis.The patient was admitted to the hospital on (b)(6) 2012 due to streptococcus and staphylococcus endocarditis.There was abscess formation below the prosthesis in the intravalvular connective tissue.Antibiotics were administered.On (b)(6) 2012, the aortic valve was explanted and it was noted to be completely encapsulated with vegetation.A 21 mm sjm epic supra valve was implanted in the aortic position.Concomitant mitral valve replacement was also performed with a 29 mm sjm epic valve implanted in the mitral position.Postoperatively, the patient was transferred to the icu.On (b)(6) 2012, the patient died of multi-organ failure.

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: SJM TRIFECTA VALVE
• Type of Device: HEART-VALVE, NON-ALLOGRAFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; 177 east county road b; st. paul MN 55117
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; 177 east county road b; st. paul MN 55117
• Manufacturer Contact: denise johnson ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 4658302
• MDR Text Key: 5597910
• Report Number: 3007113487-2015-00011
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWR
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: P100029
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Study,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/05/2015

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/03/2015
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/24/2013
• Device Model Number: TF-23A
• Device Catalogue Number: TF-23A
• Device Lot Number: 3312371
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/05/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/26/2011
• 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): Death; Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 76 YR