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

Model Number	E200-33M
Medical Device Problem Code	Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/04/2026
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) 2026, a 33mm epic valve was chosen for a procedure.During procedure, the suture got caught around calcium.A new 31mm epic valve was chosen and completed the procedure.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2026, a 33mm epic valve was chosen for a procedure.During procedure, the suture got caught around calcium.A new 31mm epic valve was chosen and completed the procedure.There was no delay in the procedure.The patient was reported discharged.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An event of patient device interaction problem 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 information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to labeling design or manufacturing of the device.

• 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: 24469967
• Report Number: 2135147-2026-01209
• Device Sequence Number: 21227758
• Product Code: LWR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067033109
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067033109(17)290212
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• 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): 03/26/2026

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: E200-33M
• Device Catalogue Number: E200-33M
• Device Lot Number: BR00050873
• 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: 02/04/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/23/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/27/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/30/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/13/2025
• 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 Sex: Unknown