Medtronic received information via literature regarding an (b)(6) male with non-ischemic cardiomyopathy, functional mitral and tricuspid regurgitation, heart failure, and atrial fibrillation who underwent mitral and tricuspid repair with medtronic profile 3drings (serial numbers not provided).Six months postoperative the patient presented with acute heart failure and cardiogenic shock, which required an intra-aortic balloon pump and medications.An echocardiogram revealed partial dehiscence of the mitral annuloplasty ring, distortion of the mitral valve apparatus, and severe mitral regurgitation.Subsequently, the patient underwent successful ring repair.One month later the patient had shortness of breath and moderate mitral regurgitation, which was addressed with medication.No further adverse patient effects were reported.
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