MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Abbott Medical Regent Heart Valve with Flex Cuff; Heart-Valve, Mechanical

Model Number	23AGFN-756
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/31/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6)2026, a 23mm sjm regent heart valve w/flex cuff was chosen for a mechanical aortic valve replacement (mvr) procedure.After cardiac recurrence, it was found during esophageal ultrasound that the valve could not open and close normally, and the mechanical valve was removed.Therefore, a new a new 21mm sjm regent heart valve w/flex cuff was re-implanted while patient on bypass and esophageal ultrasound was performed, and the implanted valve opened and closed normally.There was no delay in the procedure and the patient was reported discharged.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device is not returning for evaluation.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.

• Brand Name: Regent Heart Valve with Flex Cuff
• Common Device Name: Heart-Valve, Mechanical
• Manufacturer (Section D): Abbott Medical; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): Abbott Medical Reg# 2648612; lot 20 b st caguas; caguas 00725 ; PR 00725
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; +1(651)756-5400
• MDR Report Key: 50896681
• Report Number: 2135147-2026-06486
• Device Sequence Number: 12219603
• Product Code: LWQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067044174
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067044174(17)300521
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: P810002
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 09/25/2026

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 23AGFN-756
• Device Catalogue Number: 23AGFN-756
• Device Lot Number: C00030437
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/31/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/22/2025
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown