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

Catalog Number 21AGFN-756

Device Problems Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012); Central Regurgitation (4068)

Patient Problem Aortic Valve Insufficiency/ Regurgitation (4450)

Event Date 11/28/2023

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 11 september 2023, a 21mm regent aortic mechanical valve was implanted successfully.After implantation on (b)(6) 2023, it was reported that the blood flow was unstable in the opinion of the cardiac surgeon.There was central regurgitation and the leaflets would not open evenly on both sides.The patient was reported to be stable and under monitoring.

Manufacturer Narrative

An event of central regurgitation and the leaflets would not open evenly on both sides was reported.A more comprehensive assessment, including hydrodynamic testing to evaluate valve function 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.A fluoroscopy video showed the opening and closing of the 21 mm regent valve.Both leaflets opened and closed symmetrically.The opening angle was nominal (85 degrees) and the closing angle was nominal (120 degrees).There appeared to be some asymmetry of the area outside the carbon housing, but this may be related to the angulation used to perform the imaging.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident 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: 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: 18377717
• MDR Text Key: 331178899
• Report Number: 2135147-2023-05605
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734005975
• UDI-Public: 05414734005975
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: KS
• PMA/PMN Number: P810002
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/17/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/21/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 21AGFN-756
• Device Lot Number: 8088277
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/03/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/09/2021
• 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): Other