MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL REGENT HEART VALVE WITH FLEX CUFF; HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL

Model Number 23AGFN-756

Device Problem Central Regurgitation (4068)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/24/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, a 23mm sjm regent heart valve w/flex cuff was implanted into a patient.During the procedure, it was noted that the device was performing poorly with significant regurgitation.The device was removed from patient anatomy, and a new 23mm sjm regent heart valve w/flex cuff was implanted successfully.The patient is reported to be recovering.The patient remained hemodynamically stable throughout the procedure.There was no clinically significant delay in procedure and no adverse patient effects.The healthcare professional has not stated that they believe the patient or user experienced adverse health consequences due to the performance of the product.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.

Manufacturer Narrative

An event device performing poorly with significant regurgitation was reported.No anomalies were found with the valve leaflets, and functional testing at the time of manufacturing and upon return to abbott indicated the valve functioned normally.This test ensures proper leaflet coaptation and hemodynamic performance.The free state of the leaflets, without physiological pressure applied, is not indicative of actual leaflet coaptation or valve function.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all specifications.The cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined.H6 health effect - impact code: code 2199 removed.

• Brand Name: REGENT HEART VALVE WITH FLEX CUFF
• Type of Device: HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 15831820
• MDR Text Key: 307836625
• Report Number: 2135147-2022-02118
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734006095
• UDI-Public: 05414734006095
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: P810002
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/13/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/20/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 23AGFN-756
• Device Catalogue Number: 23AGFN-756
• Device Lot Number: 8522260
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/12/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/14/2022
• 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 Age: 59 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 73 KG