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

Model Number AGFN-756

Device Problems Material Frayed (1262); Shipping Damage or Problem (1570)

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

Event Date 05/18/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, a 21mm sjm regent mechanical heart valve (flexcuff), was selected for an implant.The surgeon removed the valve from the operating room warehouse, opened the package and found that the valve ring was partially damaged.The physician did not want to waste the valve and thought that implantation would not affect the performance of the valve.The physician attempted implanting it in the patient but removed it due to difficulty suturing.A new non-abbott valve was used to complete the procedure.The product box containing the device was also noted to have been damaged.The patient is stable.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event of damaged packaging and device damage was reported.The investigation confirmed that the sewing cuff was torn/frayed and contained blood.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all specifications.Image from the field appeared to show the sweing cuff.Based on the information received and returned device analysis, the reported damaged packaging and device damage could not be conclusively determined.However, incident is consistent with damage during use.

• 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 (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: 17282830
• MDR Text Key: 318837558
• Report Number: 2135147-2023-02939
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734005975
• UDI-Public: 05414734005975
• 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,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/20/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/07/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: AGFN-756
• Device Catalogue Number: 21AGFN-756
• Device Lot Number: 7613715
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/12/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/07/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/05/2020
• 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: 52 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 56 KG