MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL EPIC MAX VALVE (AORTIC); HEART-VALVE, NON-ALLOGRAFT TISSUE

Model Number	EMAX-25
Medical Device Problem Code	Incomplete Coaptation (2507)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/19/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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) 2025, a 25mm epic max aortic valve was selected for implant.During device preparation when the valve was being rinsed, "the nurse saw something abnormal on the leaflet." the valve was implanted into the patient and taken off of bypass.At this time on echo, the valve continued to "look odd" and it was believed that the valves did not coapt.A new 25mm epic max aortic valve was successfully implanted.No patient consequences were reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An event of incomplete coaptation was reported.The valve was returned to abbott for analysis.All three cusps were flexible and contained no tears, perforations or anomalies.All cusps were mobile when manually manipulated.The valve was sent for functional testing at the engineering test lab.During this test, which ensures proper cuspal coaptation and hemodynamic performance, the valve was placed in a pulse duplicator filled with saline.The conditions included a beat rate of 70 ± 1 bpm, a flow rate of 5.0 ± 0.2 lpm, and a mean aortic pressure of 100 +10/-0 mmhg.Under these conditions, the leaflets appeared to coapt such that the regurgitant fraction value was 2.7%.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed, including functional testing to ensure proper cuspal coaptation and hemodynamic performance, 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: EPIC MAX VALVE (AORTIC)
• Common Device Name: HEART-VALVE, NON-ALLOGRAFT TISSUE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL LTDA. REG#3001883144; 1301 rua profvieira demendonça; bairro engenho nogueira 31.31 0-26; BR 31.310-260
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 21625869
• Report Number: 2135147-2025-01365
• Device Sequence Number: 6828594
• Product Code: LWR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067045454
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067045454(17)280609
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P040021
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2025
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/24/2025

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 Model Number: EMAX-25
• Device Catalogue Number: EMAX-25
• Device Lot Number: BR00046295
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/25/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/21/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/17/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/24/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/10/2024
• 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 Age: 74 YR
• Patient Sex: Male