MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC. SJM MASTERS SERIES VALSALVA AORTIC VALVED GRAFT; HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL

Model Number	25VAVGJ-515
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Skin Infection (4544)
Date of Event	10/12/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported on (b)(6) 2021, a 25mm sjm masters series valsalva aortic valved graft was implanted.On (b)(6) 2021, the patient tested positive for covid-19.On (b)(6) 021, the patient presented with a wound infection was noted and surgical intervention took place.It is thought that the infection was due to lack of hygiene and failure to follow the recommendations post procedure.A echocardiogram was performed and confirmed that the sjm masters series valsalva aortic valved graft was performing as intended.The patient since has been discharged and was reported to be in stable condition.(crd_992 - valved grafts pas; pl5215-107; r640196801, r640198101).
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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: h6, h10 an event of wound infection was reported.A more comprehensive assessment could not be performed as the device remains implanted and 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.

• Brand Name: SJM MASTERS SERIES VALSALVA AORTIC VALVED GRAFT
• Common Device Name: HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; 177 east county road b; st. paul MN 55117
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL, INC.; 177 east county road b; st. paul MN 55117
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 12908250
• Report Number: 3007113487-2021-00100
• Device Sequence Number: 12050883
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734009492
• UDI-Public: 05414734009492
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: PL
• PMA/510(K) Number: P810002
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2021
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Study,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/05/2022

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2023
• Device Model Number: 25VAVGJ-515
• Device Catalogue Number: 25VAVGJ-515
• Device Lot Number: 7214793
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• 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: 11/19/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/28/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/01/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/05/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/05/2019
• 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: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 52 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 105 KG