Udi #: (b)(4).Multiple requests for additional information have been performed; however, the healthcare provider has not provided any additional details regarding this event.Although the reason for the redo-avr is unknown, there has been no allegation of product malfunction or deficiency.The reported event cannot be confirmed with the available information.The root cause of this event remains indeterminable.The device history record (dhr) review was completed and this device passed all manufacturing and sterilization inspections prior to release for distribution.There were no issues identified that would have impacted this event.Edwards will continue to review and monitor all reported events.Trends are monitored on a monthly basis and if action is required, appropriate investigation will be performed.If any new information is received, a supplemental report will be submitted accordingly.
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Edwards received information through implant patient registry that a 21mm 11500 aortic pericardial valve was explanted after an implant duration of approximately two (2) months due to unknown reason.A 21mm non-edwards valve was implanted in replacement.There was no allegation of device malfunction.Edwards lifesciences maintains an implant patient registry.This registry is a patient tracking mechanism for serialized edwards implantable devices (bioprosthetic heart valves and annuloplasty rings), rather than a true post-market surveillance registry.Through the registry, edwards is notified when these devices are implanted.In addition, patient and/or device status may be reported to the registry via the implantation data cards.The information is received from various sources (e.G.Surgeon, hospital, and patient family members) and is not received in the form of a conventional "customer complaint".The information reported may or may not be related to the edwards device.
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