| Model Number |
6900P |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
11/22/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported via the implant patient registry that a 27mm (b)(4) bioprosthetic mitral valve, implanted for 12 years and seven (7) months, was explanted due to unknown reasons.The explanted device was replaced with a 29mm (b)(4) bioprosthetic valve.The implantation data card indicated that the device explant was due to deficiency of the original device.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional manufacturer narrative: the investigation is still in progress; therefore, a conclusion has yet to be established.A supplemental report will be submitted accordingly upon investigation completion.Edwards will continue to review and monitor all reported events.Trends are monitored on a monthly basis and if action is required, appropriate investigation will be performed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The root cause of this event cannot be determined with the available information.However, this event was most likely impacted by the progression of the patient's underlying valvular disease pathology with or without structural valve deterioration and/or nonstructural dysfunction.The device history record (dhr) review was completed and this device passed all manufacturing and sterilization inspections prior to release for distribution.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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