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It was reported that patient with a 19mm 8300ab aortic valve, underwent a valve-in-valve procedure after an implant duration of seven (7) years, seven (7) months due to aortic insufficiency.The patient presented with heart failure, and shortness of breath.The procedure was performed with a 20mm 9755rsl valve.On pod #1, the patient was discharged in stable condition.
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The subject device is not available for evaluation, as it remains implanted in the patient.The investigation is still in progress; therefore, a conclusion has yet to be established.A supplemental report will be submitted accordingly upon investigation completion.Edwards will continue to review and monitor all reported events.Trends are monitored on a monthly basis and if action is required, appropriate investigation will be performed.
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Updated sections: d4 (expiration date), g3, g6, h2, h4, h6 (type of investigation, investigation findings, and investigation conclusions).The device history record (dhr) review was completed and there were two non-conformances found related to this serial number.However, the valve was re-worked to completion, passing all inspections.Regurgitation which develops progressively over time can be due to a number of issues including patient related factors or structural valve deterioration.Structural valve deterioration (svd) can, and typically does, lead to chronic central leaks over a period of time.Svd is the most common reason for bioprosthesis explant and encompasses multiple failure modes, including calcification, noncalcific degeneration, dehiscence, cusp thickening or fibrosis, or a combination of these.Such failure modes may occur singularly or concomitantly.Tissue degeneration-related structural deterioration, either calcific or non-calcific, are common chronic failure modes for this type of bioprosthetic heart valve.Operational mechanical stress and biological factors are generally believed to be the major contributors to the non-calcific bioprosthetic tissue degeneration.The instructions for use (ifu) have been reviewed and no inadequacies have been identified with regard to warnings, contraindications, and the directions/conditions for the successful use of the device.The reported type of event is included in the ifu.The most likely cause is patient factors, including chronic kidney disease (ckd) and hyperlipidemia (hld).
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