MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO, INC. SJM MASTERS SERIES MECHANICAL HEART VALVE; HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL

Model Number 23AJ-501

Device Problem Backflow (1064)

Patient Problem Aortic Valve Insufficiency/ Regurgitation (4450)

Event Date 11/18/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The results, method, and conclusion codes along with investigation results will be provided in the final report.

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2021, that a 23 mm sjm masters series mechanical heart valve was selected for an aortic valve replacement surgery for a patient with comorbidity of grade ii diabetes.During the procedure, the physician found that the valve had good activity by intraoperative esophageal ultrasound, but there was grade 4 reflux between the two valve leaflets due to the valve not sealing completely.The patient was placed back onto bypass, the valve was removed, and replaced with another 23 mm sjm masters series mechanical heart valve to resolve the event.There was no clinically significant delay in the procedure and the patient remained hemodynamically stable throughout.The physician speculated that this issue may be caused by the mechanics of the mechanical valve.The patient is recovering.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

An event of reflux between the valve leaflets was reported.Morphological and hydrodynamic examination indicated the valve met abbott specifications.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all specifications.Hydrodynamic testing upon return to abbott and at the time of manufacturing indicated the valve functioned normally.This test ensures proper leaflet coaptation and hemodynamic performance.The cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined.

• Brand Name: SJM MASTERS SERIES MECHANICAL HEART VALVE
• Type of Device: HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO, INC.; p.o. box 998; lot 20 b st.; caguas, puerto rico 00725
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO, INC.; p.o. box 998; lot 20 b st.; caguas, puerto rico 00725
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 13168689
• MDR Text Key: 283249361
• Report Number: 2648612-2021-00113
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734021111
• UDI-Public: 05414734021111
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: P810002
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/04/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 23AJ-501
• Device Catalogue Number: 23AJ-501
• Device Lot Number: 7317648
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/13/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/06/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/05/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/21/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/04/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/17/2019
• 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