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	01/31/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2024, a 23mm sjm regent heart valve w/ flex cuff was chosen for a procedure.The leaflet function was tested using a leaflet tester and no problem was noted.During procedure, it was noted that the device could not be rotated.The valve was removed and a new 20mm non-abbott valve was chosen and completed the procedure.The patient was reported stable and discharged.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The reported event of difficulty rotating the valve could not be confirmed.There was no problem reported with the leaflet functionality.The investigation confirmed the valve rotated freely.The orifice had a small scratch consistent with implant/explant procedure.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 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: 18950519
• Report Number: 2135147-2024-01279
• Device Sequence Number: 15216462
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734006095
• UDI-Public: (01)05414734006095(17)280402(10)C00010629
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: P810002
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Device Explanted Year: 2024
• 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): 04/30/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 23AGFN-756
• Device Lot Number: C00010629
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/28/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/30/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/21/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/30/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/04/2023
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown