| Model Number |
310C31 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Endocarditis (1834); Mitral Valve Stenosis (1965); No Information (3190); No Code Available (3191)
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| Date of Event |
07/05/2018
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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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Conclusion: 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 four years and five months post implant of this 31mm mitral bioprosthetic valve, the valve was explanted and replaced with a valve of the same size and model.The reason for replacement is unknown.No additional adverse patient effects were reported. .
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic received additional information that the valve was explanted due to severe endocarditis.The physician confirmed large vegetations obstructing 2 leaflets and stenosis was present.There was no sub-annular abscess.Pathology confirmed light growth candida (torulopsis) glabarta isolated, and no fungal infection.No additional adverse patient effects were reported. if information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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