Model Number 11500A |
Device Problems
Calcified (1077); Gradient Increase (1270)
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Patient Problems
Heart Failure/Congestive Heart Failure (4446); Insufficient Information (4580)
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Event Date 08/31/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H10: additional narratives: surgical/percutaneous intervention is indicated or performed, or harm occurred due to the device, or there is a device malfunction that could cause or contribute to a serious injury.This event is considered a serious injury.The device was not returned for evaluation, as it remains implanted.The investigation is still in progress; therefore, a conclusion has yet to be established.A supplemental report will be submitted accordingly upon investigation completion.
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Event Description
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It was reported that a patient with a 23mm aortic valve is being evaluated for a valve-in-valve procedure after an implant duration of 3 years, 11 months due to stenosis.
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Event Description
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It was reported and learned through medical records that a patient with a 11500a 23mm aortic valve underwent a valve-in-valve procedure after an implant duration of 3 years, 11 months due to leaflets calcification.The patient presented with nyha class iii hf symptoms.The procedure was completed with a non-edwards transcatheter valve.Per medical records the patient endorsed dyspnea with normal activity with poor endurance and quick to fatigue, consistent with nyha ill symptom.The work-up echo showed a well-seated valve with moderately increased gradients with no valvular or perivalvular insufficiency.Ct revealed moderate leaflets calcification pf the bioprosthetic valve.The surgical valve was fractured and a non-ew transcatheter valve was implanted.The transcatheter valve was well seated with no valvular or perivalvular regurgitation.The patient was in stable condition and discharged on pod #4.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The most likely cause is patient factors, including hyperlipidemia (hld).The device history record (dhr) was reviewed and showed that this device met all manufacturing and sterilization specifications for product release prior to distribution.No issues were identified that would have impacted this event.Edwards will continue to review and monitor all events.Trends are monitored on a monthly basis and if action is required, appropriate investigation will be performed.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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