MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO, INC. SJM MASTERS SERIES VALVE EXPANDED CUFF; HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL

Model Number 27MECJ-502

Device Problem Obstruction of Flow (2423)

Patient Problems Death (1802); Dyspnea (1816)

Event Date 08/17/2017

Event Type  Injury  

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) 2017, a 27mm masters series valve was implanted in the mitral position.On (b)(6) 2017, the patient reported with dyspnea.An obstructed leaflet was reported to be the cause.Per report on (b)(6) 2017, the masters series valve was explanted and replaced with an unknown valve on (b)(6) 2017.The patient is reported to have died 4 days later of an unknown cause.Additional details were requested.

• Brand Name: SJM MASTERS SERIES VALVE EXPANDED CUFF
• Type of Device: HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO, INC.; p.o. box 998; lot 20 b st.; caguas, puerto rico 00725
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO, INC.; p.o. box 998; lot 20 b st.; caguas, puerto rico 00725
• Manufacturer Contact: denise johnson ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517564470
• MDR Report Key: 6860196
• MDR Text Key: 85900147
• Report Number: 2648612-2017-00074
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWQ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• PMA/PMN Number: P810002
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/12/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/12/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/17/2022
• Device Model Number: 27MECJ-502
• Device Catalogue Number: 27MECJ-502
• Device Lot Number: 5816152
• Other Device ID Number: 05414734006453
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/18/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/18/2017
• 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; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 22 YR