| Model Number |
29VAVGJ-515 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Anemia (1706); Arrhythmia (1721); Hypoxia (1918); Cardiac Tamponade (2226); Respiratory Failure (2484)
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| Date of Event |
02/19/2022
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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 on (b)(6) 2022, a 29mm sjm masters series valsalva aortic valved graft was implanted.On (b)(6) 2022, the patient had post-op respiratory failure and was continued on full vent support.On (b)(6) 2022, the patient extubated.On (b)(6) 2022, the patient was reintubated due to hypoxia and on (b)(6) 2022, it was attempted to wean the patient off of oxygen (o2) and conduction disturbances were noted on an electrocardiogram (ecg).The patient remained on ac with sedation and iv norepinephrine.On (b)(6) 2022, the patient extubated again.On (b)(6) 2022, an echocardiogram was performed and a pericardial tamponade was noted.No intervention was for the arrhythmia.A subxiphoid pericardial window was performed and the patient re intubated again.On (b)(6) 2022, the patient received a tracheostomy.The patient remains in the hospital and is not doing well.((b)(4) - valved grafts pas; (b)(4)).
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An event of leukocytosis, blood loss anemia, hypoxia, conduction disturbances, respiratory failure and a pericardial tamponade 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.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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