Model Number 305U |
Device Problems
Material Separation (1562); Unintended Movement (3026)
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Patient Problems
Aneurysm (1708); Dysphasia (2195); Shaking/Tremors (2515)
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Event Date 03/23/2015 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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Medtronic received information that one year nine months post implant of this 23 mm bioprosthetic aortic valve, this valve was explanted and replaced with a 23 mm medtronic bioprosthetic aortic root heart valve after the patient presented with trembling and slurred speech.A transesophageal echocardiogram (tee) showed an aneurysm and dehiscence of the valve; the tee also showed the valve "rocking in place," however, aortic insufficiency was not present.No product performance allegations were received, and no adverse patient effects were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device has not been returned.Without return of the product, no definitive conclusions can be drawn regarding the clinical observation.Should the device be returned or additional information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.(b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device history record was reviewed and showed that this product met all manufacturing specifications for product released for distribution.No issues were identified that would have impacted this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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