MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC HEART VALVES DIVISION AVALUS AORTIC TISSUE VALVE; HEART-VALVE, NON-ALLOGRAFT TISSUE

Model Number	40027
Medical Device Problem Codes	Incomplete Coaptation (2507); Intravalvular regurgitation (4068)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Aortic Valve Insufficiency/ Regurgitation (4450)
Date of Event	03/12/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
Event or Problem Description
Medtronic received information that during the implant of this 27mm aortic bioprosthetic valve, it was reported that there was poor coaptation of the valve leaflets.It was stated that severe aortic insufficiency (ai) was present for about 5-10 minutes post implant after having seated the valve in and then closed the incision.It was further stated that the patient was put on a pump and the issue resolved instantly with the leaflets returning back to normal and no central jet observed.Central jet appeared then resolved on its own.It was noted that the device had been inspected prior to use.It was mentioned that the patient was discharged and is doing well.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.

• Brand Name: AVALUS AORTIC TISSUE VALVE
• Common Device Name: HEART-VALVE, NON-ALLOGRAFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC HEART VALVES DIVISION; 1851 e deere ave; santa ana CA 92705
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC HEART VALVES DIVISION; 1851 e deere ave; santa ana CA 92705
• Manufacturer Contact: alison sweeney ; parkmore business park west; galway ; EI ; 091708096
• MDR Report Key: 19031926
• Report Number: 2025587-2024-02065
• Device Sequence Number: 7068779
• Product Code: LWR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169983212
• UDI-Public: 00643169983212
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P170006
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/03/2024

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 Expiration Date: 08/23/2026
• Device Model Number: 40027
• Device Catalogue Number: 40027
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/27/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/03/2024
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/24/2023
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Life Threatening; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 68 YR
• Patient Sex: Male