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

Catalog Number	23AGFN-756
Medical Device Problem Codes	Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/02/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, a 23mm sjm regent heart valve with flex cuff was chosen for implant.The valve was implanted and was confirmed to be well seated.Before the patient was taken off pump, it was noticed the leaflets were sticking and not opening properly.It was decided to remove the device.A replacement 23mm sjm regent heart valve with flex cuff was successfully implanted.The patient is reported to be stable and recovering.There was no adverse patient effect.The patient remained hemodynamically stable throughout the procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An event of the valve leaflets opening and closing abnormally was reported.The device was received for examination and no anomalies were found.The valve was sent for functional testing which confirmed that the valve functioned normally, with the leaflets moving with no asynchronous motion.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all specifications.The cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined.There is no indication of a product quality issue with regards to manufacture, design, or labeling.

• 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): ABBOTT MEDICAL REG#3007113487; 177 county road b east; st. paul MN 55117 1789
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 18007852
• Report Number: 2135147-2023-04652
• Device Sequence Number: 20479450
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734006095
• UDI-Public: 05414734006095
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/27/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 23AGFN-756
• Device Lot Number: C00012474
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/13/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/02/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/17/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/25/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/25/2023
• 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 Age: 49 YR
• Patient Sex: Male