MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, COSTA RICA LTDA (CVD) TRIFECTA¿ GT VALVE; HEART-VALVE, NON-ALLOGRAFT TISSUE

Model Number TFGT-25A

Device Problem Microbial Contamination of Device (2303)

Patient Problem Bacterial Infection (1735)

Event Date 03/24/2017

Event Type  Death  

Manufacturer Narrative

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 abbott specifications and procedures.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2016, a 25 mm trifecta gt valve was implanted.On an unknown date, the 25 mm trifecta gt valve was found to be infected with staphylococcus epidermidis.The trifecta gt was explanted and replaced with an unknown valve, following which the patient developed multi-organ failure.The patient died on (b)(6) 2017.

• Brand Name: TRIFECTA¿ GT VALVE
• Type of Device: HEART-VALVE, NON-ALLOGRAFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, COSTA RICA LTDA (CVD); parque industrial, zona franca coyol s.a.; edificio #44b, calle 0, avenida 2, coyol; alajuela, costa rica 1897- 4050; CS 1897-4050
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, COSTA RICA LTDA (CVD); parque industrial, zona franca coyol s.a.; edificio #44b, calle 0, avenida 2, coyol; alajuela, costa rica 1897- 4050; CS 1897-4050
• Manufacturer Contact: denise johnson ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517564470
• MDR Report Key: 6851263
• MDR Text Key: 85288980
• Report Number: 3008452825-2017-00203
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWR
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P100029/S021
• 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: 09/08/2017

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: 09/13/2020
• Device Model Number: TFGT-25A
• Device Catalogue Number: TFGT-25A
• Device Lot Number: 5666630
• Other Device ID Number: 05415067018236
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/15/2017
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/08/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/14/2016
• 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: 75 YR