| Model Number |
3000TFX |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Gradient Increase (1270)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Chest Pain (1776); Dyspnea (1816)
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| Date of Event |
11/10/2023
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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 learned via implant patient registry that a 21mm aortic valve was explanted and replaced with a 19mm valve after an implant duration of 6 years, 1 month due to stenosis.The patient presented with sob and chest pain.The patient was in recovery.Edwards lifesciences maintains an implant patient registry.This registry is a patient tracking mechanism for serialized edwards implantable devices (bioprosthetic heart valves and annuloplasty rings), rather than a true post-market surveillance registry.Through the registry, edwards is notified when these devices are implanted.In addition, patient and/or device status may be reported to the registry via the implantation data cards.The information is received from various sources (e.G.Surgeon, hospital and patient family members) and is not received in the form of a conventional "customer complaint." the information reported may or may not be related to the edwards device.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Surgical/percutaneous intervention is indicated or performed, or harm occurred due to the device, or there is a device malfunction that could cause or contribute to a serious injury.This event is considered a serious injury.The device was not returned for evaluation, as device request is ongoing.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The most likely cause is patient factors, including hyperlipidemia, diabetes mellitus and coronary artery disease.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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