MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, COSTA RICA LTDA (CVD) SJM TRIFECTA VALVE; HEART-VALVE, NON-ALLOGRAFT TISSUE

Model Number TF-23A

Device Problem Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 12/12/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2013, a 23 mm trifecta valve was implanted.Per report, the valve was explanted (b)(6) 2016 secondary to reports that the valve was no longer functioning due to anomaly involving the cusp.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.Our investigation was limited to the review of the device history record, which showed that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and indicated complete in accordance with abbott specifications and procedures.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.

• Brand Name: SJM TRIFECTA VALVE
• Type of Device: HEART-VALVE, NON-ALLOGRAFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, COSTA RICA LTDA (CVD); parque industrial, zona franca coyol s.a.; edificio #44b, calle 0, avenida 2, coyol; alajuela, costa rica 1897- 4050; CS 1897-4050
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, COSTA RICA LTDA (CVD); parque industrial, zona franca coyol s.a.; edificio #44b, calle 0, avenida 2, coyol; alajuela, costa rica 1897- 4050; CS 1897-4050
• Manufacturer Contact: denise johnson ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517564470
• MDR Report Key: 6211531
• MDR Text Key: 63473797
• Report Number: 3008452825-2016-00184
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWR
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P100029
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/12/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/28/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Physician
• Device Expiration Date: 06/04/2015
• Device Model Number: TF-23A
• Device Catalogue Number: TF-23A
• Device Lot Number: 4136817
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/12/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/05/2013
• 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: 54 YR