MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL TRIFECTA¿ GT VALVE; HEART-VALVE, NON-ALLOGRAFT TISSUE

Model Number	TFGT-21A
Medical Device Problem Code	Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	02/11/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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) 2018, a 21mm trifecta gt valve was implanted in the patient.On (b)(6) 2026, the valve got explanted.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Explant approximately 8 years post-implant due to structural valve deterioration was reported.A valve was returned and noted that the sewing cuff was intact and contained blood/body fluids.Cusps one and three were observed to be torn at stent post one.Biological material was present throughout the valve.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.The reported hospitalization and surgical intervention were results of case-specific circumstances as the patient was admitted and the valve was explanted.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) 2018, a 21mm trifecta gt valve was implanted in the patient.On (b)(6) 2026, the valve got explanted.

• Brand Name: TRIFECTA¿ GT VALVE
• 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 #3014918977; edificio #44 calle 0, ave. 2; el coyol alajuela 1897- 4050; CS 1897-4050
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 24532039
• Report Number: 2135147-2026-01425
• Device Sequence Number: 21056487
• Product Code: LWR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067018212
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067018212(17)210716
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: P100029
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2018
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• 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): 04/14/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/16/2021
• Device Model Number: TFGT-21A
• Device Catalogue Number: TFGT-21A
• Device Lot Number: 6086779
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/11/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/08/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/06/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/14/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/17/2017
• 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: Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown