Model Number 3300TFX |
Device Problems
Perivalvular Leak (1457); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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Patient Problems
Dyspnea (1816); Heart Failure/Congestive Heart Failure (4446)
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Event Date 02/15/2023 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Valve dehiscence may occur early or late.When it occurs in the early post-operative period, it is typically a result of an inadequate prosthetic valve implantation in combination with friable myocardial tissue.Late dehiscence can occur as a result of successive dilatation of cardiac structures that result from progression of disease.The device was not returned for evaluation, as device request is ongoing.The investigation is still in progress; therefore, a conclusion has yet to be established.A supplemental report will be submitted accordingly upon investigation completion.
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Event Description
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It was learned from implant patient registry that a 25mm aortic valve was explanted and replaced with a 27mm valve after an implant duration of 9 years due to dehiscence and perivalvular leak.The patient presented with sob and reduced ef.The patient was in recovery post procedure.Edwards lifesciences maintains an implant patient registry.This registry is a patient tracking mechanism for serialized edwards implantable devices (bioprosthetic heart valves and annuloplasty rings), rather than a true post-market surveillance registry.Through the registry, edwards is notified when these devices are implanted.In addition, patient and/or device status may be reported to the registry via the implantation data cards.The information is received from various sources (e.G.Surgeon, hospital and patient family members) and is not received in the form of a conventional "customer complaint." the information reported may or may not be related to the edwards device.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A definitive root cause cannot be conclusively determined; however, patient factors likely caused or contributed.The device history record (dhr) was reviewed and showed that this device met all manufacturing and sterilization specifications for product release prior to distribution.No issues were identified that would have impacted this event.Edwards will continue to review and monitor all events.Trends are monitored on a monthly basis and if action is required, appropriate investigation will be performed.
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