Udi: (b)(4).To date, the patient medical records and procedure op notes requested have not been received for review. at the time of this report, the information available does not reasonably suggest there was a malfunction of the edwards device, or that the use, or miss-use of the device caused, or contributed to the event.A supplemental report will be submitted in accordance with 21 cfr 803.56 when and if additional information becomes available.In this case, the valve is not available for evaluation, however, there was no indication, or allegation that a product deficiency contributed to the event. the reason for explanting the valve approximately 11 months post tavr is not available at this time. there is insufficient information to determine if the event was related to a device malfunction.Complaint histories for all reported events are reviewed against trending control limits on a monthly basis, and any excursions above the control limits are assessed and documented as part of this monthly review. no corrective, or preventative actions are required.
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As reported by implant patient registry, approximately 11 months post transcatheter mitral valve in valve procedure with a 29 mm sapien 3 valve and 29mm surgical valve in the mitral position, the valves were explanted, and a surgical mitral valve was implanted.The cause of the explants is unknown at this time.
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