Medtronic received information that approximately seven years following the implant of this sorin valve, the patient presented with dyspnea with mild exertion and occasional exertional chest pain.Echocardiogram shows av thickening with decreased mobility, mean gradient of 28 mmhg, ava of 1.0 cm squared with index of 0.46 cm squared consistent with a new stenosis and severe patient prosthetic mismatch.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.This report reflects information received by fda in the form of a notification per 803.22 (b)(2).
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