ST. JUDE MEDICAL, COSTA RICA LTDA SJM TRIFECTA VALVE; HEART-VALVE, NON-ALLOGRAFT TISSUE
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Model Number TF-25A |
Device Problems
Leak/Splash (1354); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
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Patient Problem
Aortic Insufficiency (1715)
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Event Date 12/13/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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In 2016, a 25mm trifecta valve was implanted.On (b)(6) 2018, the 25mm trifecta valve was explanted due to leaflet tear and leakage.A perimount valve was implanted.The patient is reported stable.Echo and op reports were requested, but not made available.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An event of leakage was reported.The reported tear was confirmed, as leaflet 3 contained a partial thickness tear in its base.There was also a horizontal fold in leaflet 3, creating incomplete coaptation.A thin layer of organizing thrombus was found on the inflow and outflow surface of all three leaflets, with areas of degenerating acute inflammatory cells in leaflets 1 and 2.No significant calcifications were present and a gram stain was negative for bacteria.The reported leakage is consistent with the folded leaflet creating incomplete coaptation.The root cause of the folded leaflet could not be conclusively determined.
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Event Description
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In 2016, a 25mm trifecta valve was implanted.On (b)(6) 2018, the 25mm trifecta valve was explanted due to leaflet tear and leakage.A perimount valve was implanted.The patient is reported stable.Echo and op reports were requested, but not made available.
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