Model Number 680R32 |
Device Problem
Material Deformation (2976)
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Patient Problems
Adhesion(s) (1695); Dyspnea (1816); Inflammation (1932)
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Event Date 07/08/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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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 Description
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Medtronic received information that 8 months post implant of this 32mm mitral annuloplasty ring, the patient began having difficulty performing regular duties without feeling dizzy or light headed along with fatigue and unable to complete chores.As a result the ring was explanted and replaced with a 31mm mitral bioprosthetic valve.During the explant it was noted that the ring was almost completely detached from the annulus despite being fully secured.The physician noted that there was inflammation on the annulus and edematous adhesions.The ring was successfully replaced.No additional adverse patient effects were reported. .
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Corrected details in event description: medtronic received information that approximately 7 months post implant of this 32mm mitral annuloplasty ring, the patient began having difficulty performing regular duties without feeling dizzy or light headed along with fatigue and unable to complete chores.As a result 1 month later, the ring was explanted and replaced with a 31mm mitral bioprosthetic valve.During the explant it was noted that the ring was almost completely detached from the annulus despite being fully secured.The physician noted that there was inflammation on the annulus and edematous adhesions.The ring was successfully replaced.No additional adverse patient effects were reported. corrected initial aware date to be 8-9-2018.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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