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

Model Number TFGT-23A

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Pleural Effusion (2010)

Event Date 06/12/2017

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Further information regarding this event has been requested.The results/method and conclusion codes along with investigation results will be provided in a subsequent submission.

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2017, a 23mm trifecta gt was successfully implanted.On (b)(6) 2017, a pleural effusion was reported and a pleural drainage on the left side was drained.On (b)(6) 2017, the drain was removed.A echocardiogram was performed on (b)(6) 2017, and no pleural effusion on the left side was reported.Patient was reported to be in stable condition.

Manufacturer Narrative

An event of pleural effusion after device implant was reported.The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device remains implanted was not returned for analysis.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all specifications.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.

• 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
• MDR Report Key: 9693254
• MDR Text Key: 178605712
• Report Number: 3008452825-2020-00072
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067018229
• UDI-Public: 05415067018229
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P100029
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/12/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/11/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/27/2021
• Device Model Number: TFGT-23A
• Device Catalogue Number: TFGT-23A
• Device Lot Number: 5948877
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/12/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 75 YR
• Patient Weight: 96