Medtronic Heart Valves Division Evolut (TM) PRO System. With the following model numbers: a. EVOLUTPRO-23, Labeled as: VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 PRO COMM 29L OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 BLUE 29L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 BLUE COMM JPN, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 BLUE 6L COMM OUS, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 PRO COMM 29L CAN, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 PRO COMM 29L OUS SA, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23 PRO COMM 29L AUS; b. EVOLUTPRO-23-US, Labeled as: VLV EVOLUTPRO-23-US BLUE COMM US, VLV EVOLUTPRO-23-US PRO BLNK US; c. EVOLUTPRO-26, Labeled as: VLV EVOLUTPRO-26 PRO COMM 29L Recall

Check Your Product

According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Reason for Recall

As stated by FDA

Potential for Transcatheter Aortic Valve (TAV) leaflet damage when performing a post-implant balloon dilatation (PID).

Recommended Action

Per FDA guidance

On 10/23/2020, the firm sent an "Urgent Medical Device Correction" Notification Letter to customers via UPS 2-day delivery informing them that the Recalling Firm has received complaint of valve leaflet damage occurring following a post-implant balloon dilatation (PID) resulting in moderate or severe aortic insufficiency which were detected acutely or during follow up. The Recalling Firm has identified the potential cause of the damage which is due to over-expansion of the narrowest portion (waist) of the Transcatheter Aortic Valves (TAVs). The Recalling Firm is also stating that depending on the choice of balloon, the physicians must consider two factors that may lead to over-expansion of the waist of the TAV: 1.The pressure the balloon is inflated to when performing PID 2.Balloon size used for PID The Recalling Firm is providing detailed guidance on considering the above two facts and is providing in an Appendix (Appendix A) with the Customer Notification Letter. In addition, the Appendix A is providing updated precautionary instructions related to PID. The Recalling Firm is also informing its customers that for patients who have been, or will be, treated with the affected product, should continue to be managed according to their standard patient management protocols. Physicians are also asked to: - Review the updated instructions provided in Appendix A. - Share this information with other physicians in your facility who use the affected product. - After review of this information, complete the enclosed Physician Confirmation Certificate and email to rs.cfqfca@medtronic.com. Any Questions can be directed to the Recalling Firm's Field Representatives or Lifeline Technical Services at 1-877-526-7890, Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Central Time.