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

Catalog Number 23AGFN-756

Device Problems Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

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

Event Date 09/19/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, a 23mm sjm regent heart valve with flex cuff was selected for procedure.It was reported that during device preparation of the first 23mm sjm regent heart valve with flex cuff, that the leaflet testing was abnormal but the valve was still used.After valve suturing, during valve leaflet testing, it was noted that the leaflets of the valve were sticking and had difficulty opening and closing freely.The decision was made remove and replace the 23mm sjm regent heart valve with flex cuff with another 23mm regent heart valve to complete the procedure.This issue reportedly caused a clinically significant delay, but the delay did not result in adverse patient effect.The patient was not taken off bypass and placed back on bypass due to this event.The patient was stable at the time of report.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Manufacturer Narrative

An event of valve leaflets not opening and closing well was reported.Morphological and hydrodynamic examination indicated the valve met abbott specifications.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed, and the product met all specifications.Hydrodynamic testing upon return to abbott and at the time of manufacturing indicated the valve functioned normally.This test ensures proper leaflet coaptation and hemodynamic performance.The cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to labeling design or manufacturing of the device.Please note per the instructions for use, "do not use if "the valve has been dropped, damaged, or mishandled in any way.".

• 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: 17927495
• MDR Text Key: 325564717
• Report Number: 2135147-2023-04490
• 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: 01/22/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/12/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 23AGFN-756
• Device Lot Number: C00006274
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/17/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/20/2022
• 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