| Model Number |
501DM24 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Gradient Increase (1270); Incomplete Coaptation (2507)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Corneal Pannus (1447); Mitral Valve Stenosis (1965)
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| Date of Event |
05/15/2019
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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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Product analysis: no product was returned.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 4 years 11 months post implant of this 24mm mitral mechanical valve, it was explanted and replaced with a 27mm mitral bioprosthetic valve.The valve was replaced due to pannus formation which was reported to cause severe stenosis of the prosthetic valve.Additionally, it was noted that the posterior leaflet was fixed and a 14mmhg gradient was present.No additional adverse patient effects were reported. .
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