| Model Number |
638RL30 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Gradient Increase (1270); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
|
| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Mitral Valve Stenosis (1965); Fibrosis (3167); No Information (3190)
|
| Date of Event |
05/14/2018
|
|
Type of Reportable Event
|
Serious Injury
|
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
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.
|
| |
|
Event or Problem Description
|
|
Medtronic received information that 5 years post implant of this mitral annuloplasty ring, the ring was explanted and replaced with bioprosthetic valve. the reason for the explant was not reported. no additional adverse patient effects were reported. .
|
| |
|
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
|
|
Medtronic received additional information that the mitral annuloplasty ring was replaced due to moderate mitral stenosis with a mean gradient between 8 and 12 mmhg.It was reported the mitral valve was thickened, not very pliable, and demonstrated significant fibrosis, specifically at the previous alfieri stitch.The ring was successfully replaced and no additional adverse patient effects were reported. if information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
|
| |
|
Search Alerts/Recalls
|