| Model Number |
500DM29 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Perivalvular Leak (1457)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Skin Tears (2516)
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| Date of Event |
11/06/2017
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Without the return of the product, no definitive conclusion can be made regarding the clinical observation.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event or Problem Description
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Medtronic received information that 9 months post implant of this 29 mm mechanical valve, the valve was explanted and replaced with a 27 mm bioprosthetic valve.The reason for the replacement was paravalvular leak (pvl) due to a suture tearing through the tissue.The valve was reported to be functioning normally.No adverse patient effects were reported.
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