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

Model Number TF-25A-IDE

Device Problems Leak/Splash (1354); Material Too Rigid or Stiff (1544)

Patient Problem Aortic Insufficiency (1715)

Event Date 11/30/2016

Event Type  Injury  

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.

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2009, this (b)(6) study patient underwent an aortic valve replacement and this 25 mm sjm trifecta valve was implanted.In (b)(6) 2016, the patient presented with severe ai.Echo revealed one leaflet appeared stiffened which may have prevented complete coaptation of the leaflets.Per report, leaflet thickening or pannus may have contributed to the severe ai.On (b)(6) 2016, a valve-in-valve procedure was performed successfully with a tavi valve from another manufacturer.The patient was reported to be recovering and doing well and discharged on (b)(6) 2016.((b)(6)).

• Type of Device: HEART-VALVE, NON-ALLOGRAFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL CANADA, INC.; 2550 blvd. vanier; st. hyacinthe J2S 6 L7; CA J2S 6L7
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL CANADA, INC.; 2550 blvd. vanier; st. hyacinthe J2S 6 L7; CA J2S 6L7
• Manufacturer Contact: denise johnson ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517564470
• MDR Report Key: 6197453
• MDR Text Key: 63057642
• Report Number: 8020430-2016-00023
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWR
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/30/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/17/2009
• Device Model Number: TF-25A-IDE
• Device Catalogue Number: TF-25A-IDE
• Device Lot Number: 0002631957
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/30/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/21/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/17/2008
• 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: 76 YR
• Patient Weight: 69