MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL EPIC PLUS; HEART-VALVE, NON-ALLOGRAFT TISSUE

Model Number	E200-31M
Medical Device Problem Code	Intravalvular regurgitation (4068)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Aortic Valve Insufficiency/ Regurgitation (4450)
Date of Event	10/22/2025
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 31mm epic plus mitral valve was implanted for a mitral valve replacement surgery.A central leak was detected before chest closure.As a precaution, the valve was explanted and replaced with a 29mm epic mitral valve, and the procedure was completed.There was no impact on the patient's health condition.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An event of mitral valve insufficiency was reported.A returned device assessment could not be performed as the device was not returned for analysis.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed, and the product met all specifications.Based on the available information, 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: health effect-clinical code: 4450.
Event or Problem Description
N/a.

• Brand Name: EPIC PLUS
• 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: 23617954
• Report Number: 2135147-2025-06781
• Device Sequence Number: 13284415
• Product Code: LWR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067033093
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067033093(17)290206
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/30/2025

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: E200-31M
• Device Catalogue Number: E200-31M
• Device Lot Number: BR00050765
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/24/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/21/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/30/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/07/2025
• 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: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown