MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Abbott Medical Epic Plus; Heart-Valve, Non-Allograft Tissue

Model Number	E200-33M
Medical Device Problem Code	Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Endocarditis (1834)
Date of Event	04/30/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
Crd_1032 - sh device registry, patient site id: (b)(6), (b)(6).It was reported that on (b)(6) 2024, a 33mm epic plus mitral valve was chosen for implant.It was later reported on (b)(6) 2026, patient had recurrent valvular endocarditis.A decision was made to perform redo-surgical mitral valve replacement with a second 33mm epic plus mitral valve on (b)(6) 2026.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
It is unknown if the device is returning for analysis.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.

• 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: 50897526
• Report Number: 2135147-2026-06498
• Device Sequence Number: 12238200
• Product Code: LWR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067033109
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067033109(17)270830
• 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: 2024
• Device Explanted 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
• 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?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: E200-33M
• Device Catalogue Number: E200-33M
• Device Lot Number: BR00041120
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/03/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/25/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/31/2023
• 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; Hospitalization
• Patient Age: 65 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 138 LB