| Model Number |
25M-101 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Obstruction of Flow (2423)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Mitral Regurgitation (1964)
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| Date of Event |
02/01/2020
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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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Further information regarding this event has been requested.Investigation results will be provided in a subsequent submission when received.
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Event or Problem Description
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25mm mecj implanted on (b)(6) 2016, patient reported with difficult in breathing, echo analysis showed that one leaflet had a restricted movement with gradient of 8mmhg and no valvular leak but there was mild regurgitation.Surgeon decided to replace the valve and implant a tissue prosthetic valve.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An event of an obstructed leaflet and regurgitation was reported.The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all specifications at the time of commercialization.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: the reported event of restricted movement could not be confirmed.No tissue was found within the recessed pivot areas and functional testing at the time of manufacturing and upon return to abbott indicated the valve functioned normally.The sewing cuff had been completely removed and was not returned for analysis.This test ensures proper leaflet coaptation and hemodynamic performance.The cause of the reported event remains unknown.
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