| Model Number |
21A-101 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Obstruction of Flow (2423)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Chest Pain (1776); Dyspnea (1816)
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| Date of Event |
06/26/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Further information regarding this event has been requested.The investigation results will be provided in a subsequent submission.
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Event or Problem Description
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On (b)(6) 2020 dr.(b)(6) implanted 21mm mechanical heart valve in the aortic position-(b)(4) and a 27mm mechanical heart valve in the mitral position -(b)(4).On (b)(6) 2020, patient came back experiencing shortness of breath and chest discomfort.After investigation it was found that one leaflet of aortic valve is not working.An explant surgery is scheduled for (b)(6) 2020.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An event of leaflet obstruction was reported.A more comprehensive assessment could not be performed as the device was not returned for analysis.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all specifications.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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