| Model Number |
7300TFX |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190); Device Stenosis (4066)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Dyspnea (1816); Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
01/30/2026
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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 manufacturer narrative: attempts have been made to obtain product for evaluation.No device was returned.The investigation is still in progress; therefore, a conclusion has yet to be established.A supplemental report will be submitted accordingly upon investigation completion.Edwards will continue to review and monitor all reported events.Trends are monitored on a monthly basis and if action is required, appropriate investigation will be performed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was learned through implant patient registry and investigation that a 29mm 7300tfx mitral valve was explanted after an implant duration of eight (8) years, and one (1) month due to unknown reason.The explanted valve was replaced with a 31mm 11400 mitral valve.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 b5, g3, g6, h2, h6 (component code, health effect - clinical code, device code(s)).The investigation is still in progress; therefore, a conclusion has yet to be established.A supplemental report will be submitted accordingly upon investigation completion.Edwards will continue to review and monitor all reported events.Trends are monitored on a monthly basis and if action is required, appropriate investigation will be performed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was learned through implant patient registry and investigation that a 29mm 7300tfx mitral valve was explanted after an implant duration of eight (8) years, and one (1) month due to degeneration and stenosis.The patient presented dyspnea.The explanted valve was replaced with a 31mm 11400 mitral valve.The patient was in stable condition post procedure.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: additional manufacturer narrative: updated sections g3, g6, h2, h6 (investigation findings, investigation conclusions) attempts have been made to obtain product for evaluation.No device was returned.Svd is a logical and expected consequence of the chemical, mechanical, and immunological processes associated with bhv implantation.The common endpoint of all these factors is calcification and degradation.Svd is an acquired condition, intrinsic to bioprosthetic valves, characterized by deterioration of the leaflets or supporting structures, leading to thickening, calcification, tearing, or disruption of the prosthetic valve materials.These changes result in valvular dysfunction manifesting as stenosis and/or regurgitation with a consequent drop in hemodynamic efficacy of the valve.Despite the advancements in the heart valve industry, svd commonly begins 7- 8 years after implantation, with a considerably increased rate in patients with pertinent comorbidities and/or an implant duration of greater than 10 years.Prior investigations and extensive literature review have shown that svd is predominantly related to patient factors and implant duration rather than to manufacturing issues.Events related to device design, manufacturing, or use error tend to manifest at an earlier implant duration.There is no evidence to suggest a manufacturing defect caused or contributed to the reported event.Based on the information available, the most likely root cause is patient factors, including an implant duration of 7 or more years.Per the instructions for use (ifu), structural valve deterioration (svd) is a known potential risk associated with bioprosthetic heart valves.The device history record (dhr) review was completed and this device passed all manufacturing and sterilization inspections prior to release for distribution.There were no issues identified that would have impacted this event.Edwards will continue to review and monitor all reported events.Trends are monitored on a monthly basis and if action is required, appropriate investigation will be performed.
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