| Model Number |
638BL36 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size (1583)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Mitral Regurgitation (1964); Mitral Valve Prolapse (2471); No Information (3190)
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| Date of Event |
11/14/2017
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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 immediately post implant of this 36 mm annuloplasty band, the band was explanted and replaced with a 33 mm annuloplasty band due to a sizing error.No adverse patient effects were reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic received additional information that immediately post implant of this 36mm annuloplasty band, there was a small leak in the anterolateral commissure.One stitch was placed and the patient was de-aired however mitral regurgitation remained.The physician then placed extra sutures, but the regurgitation still remained.Subsequently the decision was made to replace the 36 mm band with a 33 mm non-medtronic tissue valve.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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