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

Catalog Number	21AGFN-756
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/28/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device will not be returned for evaluation, the device was reportedly discarded.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) 2024, a 21mm sjm regent heart valve w/ flex cuff was chosen for a procedure.The valve was implanted.When the physician tried to rotate the valve, the valve was not able to be rotated, resistance was felt.The valve was replaced with new 21mm sjm regent heart valve w/ flex cuff valve.The replacement valve was successfully implanted.There was no delay and no adverse health consequences to the patient occurred.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An event of valve was not able to be rotate was reported.A more comprehensive assessment, including hydrodynamic testing to evaluate valve function could not be performed as the device was not returned for analysis.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all specifications.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident 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: 19020231
• Report Number: 2135147-2024-01474
• Device Sequence Number: 12747535
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05414734005975
• UDI-Public: (01)05414734005975(17)280223(10)C00009203
• 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): 04/18/2024

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: 21AGFN-756
• Device Lot Number: C00009203
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/08/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/17/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/02/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/24/2023
• 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 Sex: Unknown