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

Model Number	29MJ-501
Medical Device Problem Code	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/21/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The results/method and conclusion codes along with investigation results will be provided in a subsequent submission.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2021, a 29mm sjm masters series mechanical heart valve was selected for implant.During procedure, "after taking suture bites while rotation the valve, the leaflet from the hinges got fractured," further described as after the sutures were removed from the valve.All pieces of the valve were confirmed to have been removed from the patient.A non-abbott valve was successfully implanted.The patient was hemodynamically stable throughout the procedure.The user alleged a prolonged procedure time of approximately 120 minutes.The patient was reported to be in stable condition.No additional information was provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information sections: d9, h3, h6, h10.An event of a dislodged and fractured leaflet was reported.One leaflet was dislodged from the orifice and improperly placed back into the valve orifice.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, but is consistent with a large force applied to the leaflets.Please note, per the instructions for use artmt600080902 revision b , "using the valve holder/rotator and the flexible valve holder handle model 905-hh, or the rigid valve holder handle model 905-rhh, 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.

• Brand Name: SJM MASTERS SERIES MECHANICAL HEART VALVE
• 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
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO, INC.; p.o. box 998; lot 20 b st.; caguas, puerto rico 00725
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 12660086
• Report Number: 2648612-2021-00101
• Device Sequence Number: 17356651
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734006552
• UDI-Public: 05414734006552
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/18/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/22/2026
• Device Model Number: 29MJ-501
• Device Catalogue Number: 29MJ-501
• Device Lot Number: 7856557
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/25/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/21/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/16/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/19/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/18/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/23/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Male