MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL Regent Heart Valve with Flex Cuff; Heart-Valve, Mechanical

Model Number	21AGFN-756
Medical Device Problem Codes	Fracture (1260); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/05/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
It is unknown if the device is returning for analysis.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2026, a 21mm sjm regent heart valve w/ flex cuff was chosen for a procedure.During the surgery, the surgeon was suturing the mechanical valve 21 regent.While checking the opening and closing of the valve leaflets during suturing, a small tear suddenly appeared in one of the leaflets.The surgery was immediately stopped, the valve was removed, and a non-abbott valve was used to continue the operation.The patient was reported normal and had no effect.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
It was reported that during procedure, a small tear in leaflet was found and was therefore not implanted.A returned device assessment could not be performed as the device was not returned for analysis.A photo was received from the field, showing a small hole in the valve leaflet, but it was unclear from the picture.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident appears to be related to damage during use.However, the exact cause could not be determined.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met specifications.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to labeling design or manufacturing of the device.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2026, a 21mm sjm regent heart valve w/ flex cuff was chosen for a procedure.During the surgery, the surgeon was suturing the mechanical valve 21 regent.While checking the opening and closing of the valve leaflets during suturing, a small tear suddenly appeared in one of the leaflets.The surgery was immediately stopped, the valve was removed, and a non-abbott valve was used to continue the operation while patient on bypass.The patient was reported normal and had no effect.

• Brand Name: Regent Heart Valve with Flex Cuff
• Common Device Name: Heart-Valve, Mechanical
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): Abbott Medical Reg# 2648612; lot 20 b st caguas; caguas 00725 ; PR 00725
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; +1(651)756-5400
• MDR Report Key: 24221306
• Report Number: 2135147-2026-00517
• Device Sequence Number: 8197403
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067042958
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067042958(17)300210
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: P810002
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/25/2026

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: 21AGFN-756
• Device Catalogue Number: 21AGFN-756
• Device Lot Number: C00027578
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/02/2026
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/05/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/24/2026; 09/08/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/30/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/04/2026; 09/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/11/2025
• 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
• Patient Age: 51 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown
• Patient Weight: 116 LB