Model Number 638BL38 |
Device Problems
Fracture (1260); Material Distortion (2977)
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Patient Problems
Host-Tissue Reaction (1297); Corneal Pannus (1447); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 02/22/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device has been returned for analysis.At the completion of the analysis a supplemental report will be submitted.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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Medtronic received information that 7 years and 4 months post implant of this mitral annuloplasty band, the band was explanted and replaced with an annuloplasty ring due to dehiscence and a fracture of the band.The physician reported fracture was due to a severe biatrial enlargement and not a product issue.No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Product analysis: upon receipt at medtronic¿s quality laboratory, visual inspection showed that the band was distorted; widened.Pannus was attached to the inflow and outflow aspects of the band.An unknown amount pannus appeared to have been removed from the band during explant.Radiography revealed a fracture of the band.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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