MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL MASTERS SERIES HEART VALSALVA AORTIC VALVES GRAFT; HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL

Model Number 21VAVGJ-515

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

Patient Problems Stroke/CVA (1770); Encephalopathy (1833); Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888); Pleural Effusion (2010); Pneumonia (2011); Pericardial Effusion (3271)

Event Date 03/05/2023

Event Type  Death  

Event Description

Crd_992 - valved grafts pas, patient site id: (b)(6) ; ((b)(4)).It was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, a 21mm sjm masters series valsalva aortic valved graft was implanted into the patient in an emergency surgery.There were no intraprocedural adverse events or device deficiencies noted.On (b)(6) 2023, atelectasis of the upper, middle, and lower lobe of the right lung was observed.The patient also had bilateral pneumonia and was hospitalized.On (b)(6) 2023, an ultrasound conducted which showed a small pericardial effusion and large left pleural effusion were found.Medication was administered.A pericardiocentesis was performed to drain the effusion.A neurological consultation demonstrated that the patient had paralysis and no reflex response.On head ct scan, vascular damage was observed, and the cause was believed to be due to acute stroke and post-anoxic encephalopathy.The patient was transferred to another hospital for further treatment.It is believed that the adverse events were related to the procedure, not related to the implanted device.The patient is reported to be stable, but did not wake up due to post-anoxic encephalopathy.It was reported that on (b)(6) 2023 medication was administered.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

(b)(4)- valved grafts pas, patient site id: (b)(6).Subsequent to the previously filed report, additional information was received that on 27 february 2023, the patient also suffered from respiratory failure that required the patient be placed on ventilator therapy.It was also noted that the patient had large amounts of bleeding that had been drained, 2100ml during the day and 490 ml at night.On (b)(6) 2023, the decision was made to transfuse the patient with 4 units of fresh frozen plasma, 5 units of red blood cells, and 4 units of prothrombin complex concentrates.The patient was also administered novoseven, octaplex, and fibryga.The patient's bleeding decreased/stopped and did not require a re-thoracotomy.An ultrasound was performed and showed no signs of cardiac tamponade.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 of atelectasis of the upper, middle, and lower lobe of the right lung, bilateral pneumonia, pericardial effusion, large left pleural effusion, stroke and death was reported.A returned device assessment could not be performed as the device remains implanted and 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.Information from the field indicated that the patient did not wake up from sedation and was found to have an extensive perioperative stroke and post-anoxic encephalopathy.The patient was transferred to another facility for long term care and passed away at a later date.Based on the information received, the exact cause of death is unspecified, but most likely is due to the extensive brain injury in association with the need for emergency surgery and the post-operative bleeding.Emergency surgery with replacement of the aortic root is known to have a high risk for bleeding and neurologic injury with a known potential to result in a fatality.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to labeling design or manufacturing of the device.

• Brand Name: MASTERS SERIES HEART VALSALVA AORTIC VALVES GRAFT
• Type of Device: HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO, INC. REG#2648612; 20 b st caguas west park; caguas 00725 ; * 00725
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 16715706
• MDR Text Key: 313154484
• Report Number: 2135147-2023-01581
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734009478
• UDI-Public: 05414734009478
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: PL
• PMA/PMN Number: P810002
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Study,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 07/28/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/11/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 21VAVGJ-515
• Device Catalogue Number: 21VAVGJ-515
• Device Lot Number: 8357203
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/25/2022
• 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 Outcome(s): Required Intervention; Life Threatening; Other; Disability; Death; Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 55 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 70 KG
• Patient Race: White