| Model Number |
2700TFX |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Degraded (1153); Gradient Increase (1270); Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Heart Failure/Congestive Heart Failure (4446)
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| Date of Event |
05/04/2022
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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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There can be several root causes of leaflet thickening, such as early thrombosis, early endocarditis, or svd.Leaflet thickening may lead to regurgitation or stenosis.Surgical/percutaneous intervention may be indicated or required.The device was not returned for evaluation, as it remains implanted.The investigation is still in progress; therefore, a conclusion has yet to be established.A supplemental report will be submitted accordingly upon investigation completion.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that this patient with a 21mm aortic valve, implanted for six (6) years and one (1) month, is being evaluated for a redo procedure with root enlargement due to deterioration, leaflet thickening, and severe stenosis.The patient presented with nyha class iii.Per medical records patient prosthesis mismatch is suspected.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The most likely cause is patient factors, including hyperlipidemia.The device history record (dhr) was reviewed and showed that this device met all manufacturing and sterilization specifications for product release prior to distribution.No issues were identified that would have impacted this event.Edwards will continue to review and monitor all events.Trends are monitored on a monthly basis and if action is required, appropriate investigation will be performed.
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