MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL REGENT HEART VALVE WITH FLEX CUFF; HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL

Catalog Number	23AGFN-756
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/22/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, 23mm sjm regent mechanical heart valve, was selected for an implant.A rubber hose was used to test leaflet function.After implantation, the physician found that the valve leaflet did not open and close well.Device was explanted and replaced with a new 23mm sjm regent mechanical heart valve, which was successfully implanted.Post explant, when the valve was tested, it was moving normally.The patient is stable and was given warfarin sodium.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An event of the leaflet did not open and close well upon implantation was reported.Morphological and hydrodynamic examination indicated the valve met abbott specifications.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all specifications.Hydrodynamic testing upon return to abbott and at the time of manufacturing indicated the valve functioned normally.This test ensures proper leaflet coaptation and hemodynamic performance.The cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to labeling design or manufacturing of the device.

• Brand Name: REGENT HEART VALVE WITH FLEX CUFF
• Common Device Name: HEART-VALVE, MECHANICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL PUERTO RICO, INC. REG#2648612; 20 b st caguas west park; caguas 00725 ; * 00725
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 17725740
• Report Number: 2135147-2023-03941
• Device Sequence Number: 17936226
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734006095
• UDI-Public: 05414734006095
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: P810002
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2023
• Device Explanted Year: 2023
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/31/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/21/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 23AGFN-756
• Device Lot Number: 7812936
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/06/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/22/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/11/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/11/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/31/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/22/2021
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown