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H11: additional manufacturer narrative: the device was not returned for evaluation, as it remains implanted.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: b4, g3, g6, h2, 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.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.There is no evidence to suggest a manufacturing defect caused or contributed to the reported event.Based on the information available, a definitive root cause cannot be conclusively determined.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.
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