MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO, INC. SJM MASTERS SERIES VALVE EXPANDED CUFF; HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL

Model Number	21AECJ-502
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/31/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Further information regarding this event has been requested.The results/method and conclusion codes along with investigation results will be provided in a subsequent submission.
Event or Problem Description
On (b)(6) 2021, a 21 mm sjm masters series valve expanded cuff was selected for implant.While placing the valve one of the leaflets dislodged.The valve was successfully removed and replaced with a 19 mm sjm masters series valve expanded cuff.There was a clinically significant delay in procedure.The patient was reported to be in stable.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event of the leaflet dislodging could not be confirmed.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.Please note, per the masters series instructions for use artmt100122073 revision a, "using the valve holder/rotator and an sjm valve holder handle, rotate the valve in situ to the desired position.The valve should rotate freely.If resistance is noted, the valve holder/ rotator may not be properly seated in the valve, the valve may not be in the fully closed position, or the valve may be oversized.If the valve does not rotate freely, do not force valve rotation.".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: d9, h3, h6.The reported event of a dislodged leaflet was confirmed.One leaflet was fractured and dislodged from the orifice.No other damage was noted.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all specifications.While the root cause of the leaflet dislodgement could not be conclusively determined, there was no evidence of material defect in the carbon coating that may have caused or contributed to the dislodged leaflets.The damage may have been caused by some external force applied to the valve which overstressed the carbon material.

• Brand Name: SJM MASTERS SERIES VALVE EXPANDED CUFF
• Common Device Name: HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO, INC.; p.o. box 998; lot 20 b st.; caguas, puerto rico 00725
• MDR Report Key: 11337251
• Report Number: 2648612-2021-00010
• Device Sequence Number: 16809369
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734053884
• UDI-Public: 05414734053884
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: P810002
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2021
• Device Explanted Year: 2021
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,foreig
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/29/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/24/2025
• Device Model Number: 21AECJ-502
• Device Catalogue Number: 21AECJ-502
• Device Lot Number: 7411987
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/20/2021
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/03/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/27/2021; 09/27/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/17/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/01/2021; 09/29/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 61 YR