CG FUTURE® 638BL30 (UDI 00613994758798)Recalls & reported problems
Medtronic, Inc. · BAND 638BL30 CG FUTURE 10L MEXICO · Class 2 · Implant
All models of CG FUTURE (46)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This Medtronic CG Future annuloplasty band is an implanted ring used to repair the mitral valve. Reports mostly describe the band being removed years later and replaced with an artificial valve, often without a stated reason, and some mention heart rhythm problems needing a pacemaker. There are 25 reports naming its identifier, with no deaths and 25 injuries. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 25
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 25
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 25 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00613994758798), received between Dec 7, 2016 and Jul 3, 2026 — classified as 25 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (20 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information20
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem3
- Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size2
- Patient Device Interaction Problem2
Patient problems
- No Information15
- Insufficient Information5
- Mitral Valve Stenosis2
- Bradycardia1
- Calcium Deposits/Calcification1
- Complete Heart Block1
- Endocarditis1
- Heart Block1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 25 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJul 3, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 14 YEARS AND 1 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 30MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 29MM MITRAL BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE. THE REASON FOR THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 25702437 ↗InjuryMar 9, 2026Patient Device Interaction Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT 5 YEARS AND 1 MONTH POST IMPLANT OF THIS 30MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, A PERMANENT PACEMAKER WAS IMPLANTED. THE REASON FOR THE PERMANENT PACEMAKER WAS REPORTED AS COMPLETE HEART BLOCK (CHB). NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Heart Block
MAUDE report 24545276 ↗InjuryJul 16, 2025Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 2 DAYS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 30MM CG FUTURE HEART BAND, A PERMANENT PACEMAKER WAS IMPLANTED. THE REASON FOR THE PERMANENT PACEMAKER WAS REPORTED AS BRADY/TACHY SYNDROME. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Bradycardia; Tachycardia
MAUDE report 22517561 ↗InjuryMay 29, 2025Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 7 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 30MM CG FUTURE BAND, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 31MM MOSAIC VALVE. THE REASON FOR THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 22103789 ↗InjuryOct 30, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 2 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 30MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 31MM BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE. THE REASON FOR THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20568583 ↗InjurySep 5, 2023Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 5 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 30MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT MANUFACTURERS MECHANICAL VALVE. THE REASON FOR THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 17683613 ↗InjuryNov 16, 2020Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 3 YEARS AND 1 MONTH POST IMPLANT OF THIS MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, IT WAS EXPLANTED. THE VALVE WAS REPLACED WITH A BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE. THE REASON FOR REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 10843272 ↗InjuryApr 21, 2020Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT APPROXIMATELY 6 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, THE PATIENT'S NATIVE VALVE DEVELOPED PROGRESSIVE STENOSIS. AS A RESULT THE VALVE WAS REPLACED WITH A BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Mitral Valve Stenosis
MAUDE report 9981504 ↗InjuryJun 27, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 4 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, THE BAND WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE. THE REASON FOR THE EXPLANT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Endocarditis; No Information
MAUDE report 8741698 ↗InjuryMay 28, 2019Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT FOLLOWING THE IMPLANT OF THIS ANNULOPLASTY RING THE PHYSICIAN DETERMINED THE SIZE WAS INCORRECT FOR THE PATIENT. THE RING WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT MODEL AND SIZED RING. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 8647317 ↗InjuryApr 30, 2019Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT THIS 30MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, WAS IMPLANTED AND EXPLANTED DURING THE SAME PROCEDURE FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 8564883 ↗InjuryMar 11, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 2 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, THE BAND WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE. THE REASON FOR THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 8409599 ↗InjuryDec 18, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT EIGHT DAYS POST IMPLANT OF THIS ANNULOPLASTY BAND, A PERMANENT PACEMAKER WAS IMPLANTED DUE TO COMPLETE HEART BLOCK (CHB). NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Complete Heart Block
MAUDE report 8173788 ↗InjuryNov 13, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT TWO YEARS AND SIX MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 30MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 29MM BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE. THE REASON FOR REPLACEMENT IS UNKNOWN. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 8065371 ↗InjuryOct 17, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 10 MONTHS FOLLOWING THE IMPLANT OF THIS 30MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 27MM BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE. THE REASON FOR REPLACEMENT IS UNKNOWN. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Mitral Valve Stenosis; No Information
MAUDE report 7976279 ↗InjuryMay 18, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT ONE DAY POST IMPLANT OF THIS ANNULOPLASTY BAND, THE BAND WAS EXPLANTED. THE REASON FOR EXPLANT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 7526562 ↗InjuryApr 30, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT IMMEDIATELY POST IMPLANT OF THIS MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, THE BAND WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A NON-MEDTRONIC VALVE. THE PHYSICIAN REPORTED THAT THERE WAS UNACCEPTABLE REGURGITATION AFTER REPAIR DUE TO SIGNIFICANT POSTERIOR MITRAL ANNULAR CALCIFICATION, AND SIGNIFICANT BI-LEAFLET PROLAPSE. THEREFORE, THE PHYSICIAN ELECTED TO REPLACE THE VALVE INSTEAD OF COMPLEX LEAFLET RECONSTRUCTION. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Calcium Deposits/Calcification; Mitral Regurgitation; Mitral Valve Prolapse
MAUDE report 7473857 ↗InjuryMar 29, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT DURING THE IMPLANT, THIS ANNULOPLASTY BAND WAS IMPLANTED AND SUBSEQUENTLY EXPLANTED. THE REASON FOR EXPLANT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 7382249 ↗InjuryOct 7, 2017Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 6 DAYS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 30 MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, THE BAND WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 28 MM ANNULOPLASTY BAND OF THE SAME MODEL. THE REASON FOR EXPLANT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 6926544 ↗InjuryOct 7, 2017Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT DURING THE IMPLANT OF THIS ANNULOPLASTY RING, THE RING WAS IMPLANTED AND EXPLANTED. THE REASON FOR EXPLANT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 6926527 ↗InjuryApr 17, 2017Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT IMMEDIATELY POST IMPLANT OF THIS ANNULOPLASTY BAND IN THE MITRAL POSITION, THIS DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED. NO REPLACEMENT DEVICE WAS REPORTED. NO FAILURE MECHANISM AND NO OTHER ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 6499195 ↗InjuryFeb 28, 2017Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 9 DAYS POST IMPLANT OF THIS MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY RING, THE DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. NO FURTHER ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 6365173 ↗InjuryJan 23, 2017Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING IMPLANT OF THIS 30 MM ANNULOPLASTY BAND, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 28 MM ANNULOPLASTY BAND. NO FAILURE MECHANISM WAS PROVIDED. NO OTHER ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 6271792 ↗InjuryDec 20, 2016Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT IMMEDIATELY POST IMPLANT OF THIS ANNULOPLASTY BAND IN THE MITRAL POSITION, THIS DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED. NO FAILURE MECHANISM AND NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 6188122 ↗InjuryDec 7, 2016Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT THIS ANNULOPLASTY BAND WAS IMPLANTED AND EXPLANTED ON THE SAME DAY. THE REASON FOR EXPLANT IS UNKNOWN. NO FURTHER ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Information
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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