Medtronic received information that 5 years and 10 months post implant of this 18mm pulmonary valved conduit in a (b)(6) pediatric patient, it was explanted and replaced with a non medtronic product.The reason for replacement was reported as severe conduit stenosis.It was also reported that the conduit was heavily calcified especially around the distal anastomosis. also, a peak gradient of 65mmhg and 52mmhg after balloon angioplasty were noted on echocardiogram. no additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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