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H11: additional manufacturer narrative: 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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H11: additional manufacturer narrative: updated sections g3, h6 (investigation findings, investigation conclusions).Due diligence attempts were made to gather additional information regarding a device failure mode, however additional information is not available at this time.Patient medical records were not provided by the hospital for review, or the medical records provided do not clarify the device failure mode.In this case, there is no evidence of a malfunction which could be related to a manufacturing non-conformance and/or one was not suspected or confirmed through investigation; no labeling non-conformance/deficiency; no use-related issue with a hazardous situation; no device-related infection; and no evidence of a product failure with regard to design, reliability, or use error.Based on the information available, a definitive root cause cannot be conclusively determined.Per the instructions for use (ifu), reoperation/explant are known potential adverse events associated with bioprosthetic cardiac valves and annuloplasty rings.The device history record (dhr) was not reviewed as no information regarding a device failure mode was provided.Therefore, a review of manufacturing and/or device component issues that may have contributed to the reported event is unable to be performed.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.If new information becomes available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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