MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC HEART VALVES DIVISION CG FUTURE BAND; RING, ANNULOPLASTY

Model Number	638BL28
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/27/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a cg future annuloplasty band suture was found to be broken.The broken device was replaced with a new band of the same size and model.It was further reported that the annuloplasty band was not fully sutured prior to the suture break.The patient's surgery was not affected, and there was no impact on the patient associated with this event.No patient complications have been reported as a result of this event.
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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Product analysis: upon receipt at medtronic's quality laboratory, visual examination revealed that the band was discolored showing evidence of blood contact.Small needle holes show placement of implantation sutures.Remnants of blue and white multifilament sutures were attached to the band.A long green suture was noted inside the fabric.Radiography showed no evidence of fractures on the stiffener.Conclusion: the investigation is in progress.A supplemental report will be submitted after completion of the investigation.D9: updated h3: device evaluated? updated h6: updated the codes 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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6: updated.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.

• Brand Name: CG FUTURE BAND
• Common Device Name: RING, ANNULOPLASTY
• 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: 21995181
• Report Number: 2025587-2025-03564
• Device Sequence Number: 12840303
• Product Code: KRH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00643169793590
• UDI-Public: (01)00643169793590(17)251011(21)D498378
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K052860
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/10/2025

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: 10/11/2025
• Device Model Number: 638BL28
• Device Catalogue Number: 638BL28
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/28/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/10/2025; 08/14/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/09/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/07/2025; 09/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/12/2020
• 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: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 49 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 54 KG