|
Model Number PVC200 |
Device Problems
Calcified (1077); Gradient Increase (1270)
|
Patient Problems
Dyspnea (1816); Fatigue (1849)
|
Event Date 05/16/2016 |
Event Type
Injury
|
Manufacturer Narrative
|
Product analysis: the product specimen has not been returned for device evaluation.Conclusion: without return of the product, no definitive conclusions could be drawn regarding the clinical observation.Should the device be returned or additional information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.A good faith effort will be made to obtain the applicable information relevant to the report.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
|
|
Event Description
|
Medtronic received information that approximately four years, eleven and a half months post implant of this bioprosthetic pulmonic valve in a pediatric patient, this valve was explanted and replaced.This patient's physician reported that there was a gradient measured on the conduit due to calcification, and this valve was "upsized" while the patient was undergoing aortic valve replacement.Patient symptoms prior to the replacement procedure included dyspnea on exertion and exercise intolerance.No other adverse patient effects were reported.
|
|
Manufacturer Narrative
|
If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
|
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|
|
|