CG FUTURE® 638BL38 (UDI 00613994758873)Recalls & reported problems
Medtronic, Inc. · BAND 638BL38 CG FUTURE 10L MEXICO · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 15
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 15
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 15 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00613994758873), received between Jan 5, 2017 and Jan 6, 2025 — classified as 15 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (14 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. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information14
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem2
- Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size1
Patient problems
- No Information6
- Insufficient Information5
- Mitral Regurgitation3
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency/ Regurgitation2
- Calcium Deposits/Calcification1
- Complete Heart Block1
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 15 most recent of 15 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryJan 6, 2025Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
IT WAS REPORTED FROM THE PATIENT THAT A MITRAL HEART BAND WAS REMOVED AND A NEW TRICUSPID HEART BAND WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE. IT IS UNKNOWN WHAT DEVICE THE MITRAL HEART BAND WAS REPLACED WITH.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21077845 ↗InjuryApr 19, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 5 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 38MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 24MM BAND OF THE SAME MODEL. THE REASON FOR THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19146166 ↗InjuryApr 13, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 11 YEARS AND 1 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 38MM 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 19102507 ↗InjuryJan 13, 2022Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 3 YEARS AND 10 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 38MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 33MM MITRAL BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE. THE REASON FOR THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; Mitral Valve Insufficiency/ Regurgitation
MAUDE report 13255045 ↗InjuryJun 4, 2021Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 6 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 38MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 36MM ANNULOPLASTY BAND OF THE SAME MODEL. THE REASON FOR THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; Mitral Valve Insufficiency/ Regurgitation
MAUDE report 11938040 ↗InjuryNov 20, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 4 DAYS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 38MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, A PERMANENT PACEMAKER WAS IMPLANTED DUE TO 3RD DEGREE ATRIO-VENTRICULAR (AV) BLOCK. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Complete Heart Block
MAUDE report 9349872 ↗InjuryOct 15, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 8 YEARS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 38 MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 29 MM BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE. THE REASON FOR REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 9191769 ↗InjuryMar 11, 2019Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT ONE YEAR AND FOUR MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A MECHANICAL VALVE. THE REASON FOR REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 8409232 ↗InjurySep 20, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT SIX YEARS AND ONE MONTH POST IMPLANT OF THIS 38MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 31MM BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE. THE REASON FOR EXPLANT IS UNKNOWN. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 7896448 ↗InjurySep 3, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 5 YEARS 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: Calcium Deposits/Calcification; No Information
MAUDE report 7841066 ↗InjuryFeb 20, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 8 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 38MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, THE BAND WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 32MM ANNULOPLASTY RING DUE TO SEVERE REGURGITATION OF THE ANNULOPLASTY BAND. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Mitral Regurgitation
MAUDE report 7282974 ↗InjuryJan 12, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 1 YEAR AND 8 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS ANNULOPLASTY BAND, THE BAND WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT MODEL ANNULOPLASTY RING OF THE SAME SIZE. THE REASON FOR THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 7186412 ↗InjuryJan 5, 2018Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 2 YEARS AND 1 MONTH POST IMPLANT OF THIS MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, DURING A TRICUSPID VALVE REPAIR, DUE TO MODERATE TO SEVERE MITRAL REGURGITATION THIS MITRAL BAND WAS REPAIRED BY DETACHING THE ANTERIOR LEAFLET FROM THE ANNULUS AND SECURING A TRIMMED PIECE OF XENOGRAFT MEMBRANE TO THE ANNULUS AND EDGE OF THE ANTERIOR LEAFLET. TRANSESOPHAGEAL ECHOCARDIOGRAM(TEE) REVEALED TRACE MITRAL REGURGITATION POST REPAIR. NO FURTHER ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Mitral Regurgitation
MAUDE report 7167665 ↗InjuryDec 27, 2017Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 10 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 38MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A MITRAL BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE FOR UNKNOWN REASONS. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Mitral Regurgitation; No Information
MAUDE report 7147512 ↗InjuryJan 5, 2017Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT IMMEDIATELY POST IMPLANT OF THIS ANNULOPLASTY RING IN THE MITRAL POSITION, THIS DEVICE WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED. NO FAILURE MECHANISM AND NO OTHER ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Information
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.