| Model Number |
NVRO-23 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Unspecified Infection (1930)
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| Date of Event |
06/10/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Death
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2026, a 23 mm navitor vision valve was selected for implant using a flexnav delivery system (ds).During the procedure, the valve was able to be implanted.Post-procedure one month later, the patient started showing symptoms of a staphylococcal infection, which was subsequently confirmed to be present around the aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valves.Medication was administered and an open-heart surgery were performed as an intervention to treat the event.The patient also had an extended hospitalization.On an unknown date, the patient passed away.The cause of death were infections.The implanter classified this event as being related to the procedure and patient¿s past medical history.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2026, a 23mm navitor vision valve was selected for implant using a flexnav delivery system (ds).During the procedure, the valve was able to be implanted.Post-procedure one month later, the patient started showing symptoms of a staphylococcal infection, which was subsequently confirmed to be present around the aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valves.Medication was administered and an open-heart surgery were performed as an intervention to treat the event.The patient also had an extended hospitalization.On an unknown date, the patient passed away.The cause of death were infections.The implanter classified this event as being related to the procedure and patient¿s past medical history.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An event of an infection leading to hospitalization, surgical intervention, and death was reported.As the device was not returned to abbott for analysis, a returned device assessment could not be performed.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 limited information provided and without the device to analyze, the cause of the reported infection and death could not be determined.The reported unexpected medical intervention and surgical intervention were results of case-specific circumstances as medication was administered and the patient underwent open-heart surgery.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to labeling design or manufacturing of the device.
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