| Model Number |
3300TFX25MM |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
12/23/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11.Additional narrative: surgical/percutaneous intervention is indicated or performed, or harm occurred due to the device, or there is a device malfunction that could cause or contribute to a serious injury.This event is considered a serious injury.The device was not returned for evaluation, as its availability is unknown.The investigation is still in progress; therefore, a conclusion has yet to be established.A supplemental report will be submitted accordingly upon investigation completion.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was learned through implant patient registry that a 25mm 3300tfx implanted in the aortic position was explanted and replaced with an unknown valve after an implant duration of 9 years, 8 months.Reason for reintervention was not provided.Edwards lifesciences maintains an implant patient registry.This registry is a patient tracking mechanism for serialized edwards implantable devices (bioprosthetic heart valves and annuloplasty rings), rather than a true post-market surveillance registry.Through the registry, edwards is notified when these devices are implanted.In addition, patient and/or device status may be reported to the registry via the implantation data cards.The information is received from various sources (e.G.Surgeon, hospital and patient family members) and is not received in the form of a conventional "customer complaint." the information reported may or may not be related to the edwards device.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: additional manufacturer narrative: updated sections: b4, g3, g6, h2, h6 (investigation findings, and investigation conclusions).A device history record (dhr) review was not performed, as no information regarding a device failure mode was provided.Furthermore, there is no allegation of a malfunction which could be related to a manufacturing non-conformance and/or one was not suspected or confirmed through investigation; no labeling non-conformance/deficiency; no device-related infection; and no evidence of a product failure with regard to design, reliability, or use error ((b)(4)).Engineering evaluation summary: in this case, there is no evidence of a malfunction which could be related to a manufacturing non-conformance and/or one was not suspected or confirmed through investigation; no labeling non-conformance/deficiency; no use-related issue with a hazardous situation; no device-related infection; and no evidence of a product failure with regard to design, reliability, or use error.Therefore, further evaluation is not required per (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was learned through implant patient registry that a 25mm 3300tfx implanted in the aortic position was explanted and replaced with another 25mm 3300tfx aortic valve after an implant duration of 9 years, 8 months.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: additional manufacturer narrative: updated sections: b4, b5, g3, g6, h2, h6.
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