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

Model Number	EMAX-25
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Deformation (2976)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/09/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device is not returning for evaluation.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 valve was chosen for a procedure.During procedure, it was noted that one leaflet displayed a distinct fold and did not close properly in water test.Therefore the valve was put aside and a new valve was chosen and completed the procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An event of deformed leaflet was reported.The valve was returned to abbott for analysis and the investigation revealed that all three leaflets had limited mobility when manually manipulated and appeared to be dehydrated.The condition of the valve as returned to abbott precluded using it to perform functional testing.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed, 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.Codes removed:.
Event or Problem Description
N/a.

• 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; 1301rua 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: 22689834
• Report Number: 2135147-2025-04281
• Device Sequence Number: 8250776
• Product Code: LWR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067045454
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067045454(17)281030
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: P040021
• 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: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/23/2025

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: BR00049220
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/09/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/07/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/01/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/23/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/31/2024
• 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 Sex: Unknown