| Model Number |
638BL32 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size (1583); Intravalvular regurgitation (4068)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Mitral Valve Insufficiency/ Regurgitation (4451)
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| Date of Event |
03/06/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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Medtronic received information that during the implant of this 32mm mitral annuloplasty band, it was explanted and replaced with a 34mm annuloplasty ring.The reason for the replacement was reported as after implant, moderate to severe mitral regurgitation was detected.It was further reported that the regurgitation was due to size mismatch or patient prothesis mismatch.The annulus was resized, and a 34mm annuloplasty ring was implanted.There was no regurgitation post implant.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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