Model Number 638BL32 |
Device Problem
Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 12/24/2013 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information was received from the physician's office that this mitral annuloplasty band was explanted after the patient presented in the emergency department due to dyspnea on exertion.A transthoracic echocardiogram (tte) was performed, revealing severe mitral regurgitation.The patient's operative notes did not specify any device performance allegations.(b)(4).
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Event Description
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Medtronic received information via a call to technical services from an mri technician (for mri instructions) regarding this annuloplasty band.The technician reported that 21 days post-implant of this band ((b)(4)), the band had been removed and a new band was implanted due to the product not working properly.No adverse patient effects were reported.Several attempts for additional information were made to the facility, however have been unsuccessful.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The product was not returned for analysis and without the return of the product, no definitive conclusion can be made regarding the clinical observation.(b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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