MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL EPIC¿ SUPRA VALVE (AORTIC); HEART-VALVE, NON-ALLOGRAFT TISSUE

Catalog Number ESP200-21

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

Patient Problems Low Blood Pressure/ Hypotension (1914); Obstruction/Occlusion (2422)

Event Date 10/18/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, a 21mm epic plus supra was chosen for implantation as a aortic valve replacement.The patient presented with lower coronary ostia height.The valve was implanted, but the stent post obstructed/impinged the coronary ostia, causing blood pressure to lower.The valve was explanted and a non-abbott 19mm valve was implanted at an intra-annular position successfully.Blood pressure returned to normal.The patient remained on cardio-pulmonary bypass throughout the procedure.There was a 40 minute delay to replace the valve, which resulted in no patient effects or intervention.The patient was reported to be stable.

Manufacturer Narrative

An event of explant due to lowering of blood pressure post implantation was reported.Information from the field indicated that the patient presented with lower coronary ostia height and the stent post obstructed/impinged the coronary ostia.The device was returned to abbott for investigation which revealed that the sewing cuff was intact and contained blood/bodily fluid.There were no perforations or tears observed and the cusps were mobile.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.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to labeling design or manufacturing of the device.

• Brand Name: EPIC¿ SUPRA VALVE (AORTIC)
• Type of Device: HEART-VALVE, NON-ALLOGRAFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL LTDA. REG#3001883144; 1301rua profvieira demendonça; bairro engenho nogueira 31.31 0-26; BR 31.310-260
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 18209166
• MDR Text Key: 329004024
• Report Number: 2135147-2023-05181
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067033123
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067033123(17)270510(10)BR00038411
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• PMA/PMN Number: P040021
• 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: 04/02/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/27/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: ESP200-21
• Device Lot Number: BR00038411
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/01/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/11/2023
• 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
• Patient Age: 68 YR
• Patient Sex: Female