MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL Epic Plus; Heart-Valve, Non-Allograft Tissue

Model Number	E200-33M
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Pleural Effusion (2010)
Date of Event	03/11/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device remains implanted in patient.The device will not be returned for evaluation.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
Event or Problem Description
Crd_1032 - sh device registry, patient site id: (b)(6), (b)(4).It was reported that on (b)(6) 2026, a 23mm epic plus mitral valve was chosen for implant.Post-procedure on (b)(6) 2026, patient experienced left pleural effusion.A decision was made to perform a surgical puncture to remove fluid on (b)(6) 2026.
Event or Problem Description
Crd_1032 - sh device registry, patient site id: (b)(6) - 3224 (b)(4).It was reported that on (b)(6) 2026, a 23mm epic plus mitral valve was chosen for implant.Post-procedure on (b)(6) 2026, patient experienced left pleural effusion.A decision was made to perform a surgical puncture to remove fluid on (b)(6)2026.Patient status was reported recovered and discharged.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An event of post-operative left pleural effusion 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 available information, the cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined.The reported unexpected medical intervention was a result of case-specific circumstances as the fluid was drained.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 ; +1(651)756-5400
• MDR Report Key: 25682280
• Report Number: 2135147-2026-04580
• Device Sequence Number: 4656894
• Product Code: LWR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067033109
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067033109(17)290826
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: P040021
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2026
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Study,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/18/2026

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 Model Number: E200-33M
• Device Catalogue Number: E200-33M
• Device Lot Number: BR00054550
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/09/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/09/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/01/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/18/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/27/2025
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 60 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 143 LB