The info provided to sjm indicated a female pt underwent aortic and mitral valve replacement.The mitral valve was replaced with a 27mm sjm master series valve (model # unk, serial # unk).The pt presented with a para-valvular leak as a result of dehiscence.The physician confirmed the pt had endocarditis.On (b)(6) 2014, the leakage was successfully corrected using an amplatzer vascular plug.
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The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device remains implanted.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 sjm specifications and procedures.Based on the info received, the cause of the dehiscence remains unk.However, info from the field indicated the pt had endocarditis.
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