MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ON-X LIFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC. ON-X ASCENDING AORTIC PROSTHESIS WITH THE VASCUTEK GELWEAVE VALSALVA GRAFT; HEART VALVE, MECHANICAL

Model Number ONXAAP-25

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

Patient Problems Stroke/CVA (1770); Thrombosis/Thrombus (4440)

Event Date 05/06/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

This investigation is currently ongoing.Any additional information will be provided in the follow-up report.This report is being submitted as required by federal regulations and does not constitute an admission that the device caused or contributed to the reported event.Furthermore, this report reflects the event as alleged by the complainant and does not imply that the information reported to artivion is accurate or has been confirmed by artivion.

Event Description

According to initial notification "patient is in the post-market clinical follow-up study protocol of the on-x ascending aortic prosthesis (aap) retrospective study and was implanted on (b)(6) 2018 with a prefabricated aap device sn (b)(6).On (b)(6) 2018 (1 day post implant) was noted with minimal response after surgery.The subject¿s relevant history is as follows.The subject has been previously admitted in (b)(6) 2018 due to ischemic stroke in the right cerebellum due to embolism from thrombosis of a mechanical aortic valve.He was discharged to rehab and then readmitted on (b)(6) 2018.An mri performed on (b)(6) 2018 showed multiple new foci of diffusion restriction intracranially in both hemispheres compatible with new interval embolic phenomenon compared to (b)(6) 2018 study.A tee was performed (date unknown) showing annular thrombosis and unroofing with a mobile mass with a thin stalk in the lvot coming from the annulus.The re-do aortic valve repair with ascending aortic replacement was done on (b)(6) 2018.On (b)(6) 2018 a repeat mri was performed showing small probable acute ischemic focus involving posterior right occipital lobe that was not visualized on prior ct or mr study.A repeat ct was performed on (b)(6) 2018 showing no new abnormalities.The subject was discharged on (b)(6) 2018 back to rehab." this investigation is relegated to onxaap-25, sn (b)(6).

Manufacturer Narrative

Per the adjudication received, this event is not valve related.Per medical device reporting for manufacturers- fda guidance for industry and food and drug administration staff, section 2.16 an mdr report is not required when "you have information that would enable a person who is qualified to make a medical judgement to reasonable conclude that your device did not cause or contribute to a death or serious injury, or that a malfunction would not be likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury, if it were to recur." therefore, further investigation is not warranted.Per adjudication received, this event is not valve related; therefore, further investigation is not necessary.

• Brand Name: ON-X ASCENDING AORTIC PROSTHESIS WITH THE VASCUTEK GELWEAVE VALSALVA GRAFT
• Type of Device: HEART VALVE, MECHANICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ON-X LIFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; 1300 east anderson lane; building b; austin TX 78752
• Manufacturer (Section G): ON-X LIFE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.; 1300 east anderson lane; building b; austin TX 78752
• Manufacturer Contact: rochelle maney ; 1655 roberts boulevard nw; kennesaw, GA 30144 ; 7704193355
• MDR Report Key: 18594851
• MDR Text Key: 333959912
• Report Number: 1649833-2024-00015
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00851788001532
• UDI-Public: 00851788001532
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P000037
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Study,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/01/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/29/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Model Number: ONXAAP-25
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/01/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other; Hospitalization; Life Threatening