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H10: 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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H10: additional manufacturer narrative: updated sections: b5, b7, d4 (expiration date), g3, g6, h2, h4, h6 (clinical code, type of investigation, investigation findings, and investigation conclusions).Stenosis is a common manifestation of bioprosthetic valve and valved conduit dysfunction and has many potential root causes, including structural valve deterioration (svd), non-structural valve dysfunction (nsvd), endocarditis and/or thrombosis.Bioprosthetic device stenosis is typically related to patient and/or procedural factors and is not typically an indication of a device malfunction related to a manufacturing deficiency.The instructions for use (ifu) have been reviewed, and no inadequacies have been identified with regards to warnings, contraindications, and the directions/conditions for the successful use of the device.The reported type of event is included in the ifu.There is no evidence to suggest a manufacturing defect caused or contributed to the reported event.The most likely root cause is patient factors, including hld, cad.
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It was reported that a patient with a 23mm 3000tfx aortic valve underwent a valve-in-valve procedure after an implant duration of 9 years, 5 months due to stenosis.The patient presented with congestive heart failure, shortness of breath, and fatigue.The tavr was performed with a 23mm 9755rsl valve with good result.The patient was transferred to the icu for recovery in stable condition and was discharged on pod #1.
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