| Model Number |
23AGN-751 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Separation (1562)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
09/30/2021
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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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It was reported that a 23mm sjm regent heart valve was selected for an implant on (b)(6) 2021.One of the leaflet dislodged (as one piece) into the left ventricle (lv) after suturing and testing with the rubber tester.There was no resistance felt when the physician rotated the valve with the valve rotator.Device was explanted and when the physician removed the suturing, another leaflet also dislodged/ fall to the ground.There was a significant clinical delayed which could have been dangerous to patients life.A non abbott valve was implanted and the patient remained hemodynamically stable through the second implant.No additional information was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information sections: d9, g3, h1, h2, h3, h6, h10.An event of the leaflet falling out when tested with the leaflet tester and the other falling out when the valve was removed 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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