Medtronic received information that 13 days following the implant of this mitral annuloplasty ring, there was ring dehiscence and moderate mitral insufficiency seen on echocardiogram.The patient had no symptoms.15 days post implant, a re-operation of the profile 3d without explant was performed where three dehiscent sutures were replaced by three sutures and two pledgeted sutures.It was reported that the patient had fibroelastic deficiency.At the time of the implant, it was reported there was valve dilatation, papillary fibrosis, leaflet hypertrophy and chronic atrial fibrillation.No adverse patient effects were reported following the reoperation.
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