| Model Number |
19AGN-751 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/21/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The results/method and conclusion codes along with investigation results will be provided in a subsequent submission.
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Event or Problem Description
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Related manufacturer report number: 2648612-2021-00055.On (b)(6) 2021, a 19mm sjm regent heart valve was selected for implant.While the device was fitted into the aorta and sutures were placed, the device leaflets became fractured.The device was removed with all fractured leaflet pieces and a new 19mm sjm regent heart valve was selected.While the replacement device was being rotated, the valves leaflet became dislodged.The device and leaflet were removed and successfully replaced with another 19mm sjm regent heart valve to resolve the event.The patient remained hemodynamically stable throughout the procedure however, the procedure extended longer than what is clinically acceptable.The patient is stable.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event of a dislodged leaflet was confirmed.One leaflet was dislodged from the orifice and returned with the valve.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all specifications.The cause of the leaflet dislodgment could not be conclusively determined.
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