CG FUTURE™ 638RL26Recalls & reported problems
Medtronic, Inc. · RING 638RL26 CG FUTURE ANNULO 29L · Class 2 · Implant
- Adverse event reports
- 7
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 7
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 7 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00643169793514), received between Sep 18, 2019 and Feb 23, 2023 — classified as 7 injuries.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (6 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.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Insufficient Device Problem Information6
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem3
Patient problems
- Insufficient Information2
- Mitral Regurgitation2
- No Information2
- Mitral Valve Insufficiency/ Regurgitation1
Recent adverse event reports
The 7 most recent of 7 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjuryFeb 23, 2023Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 8 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 26MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY RING, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 31MM MITRAL BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE. THE REASON FOR THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 16428843 ↗InjuryMar 31, 2021Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT DURING THE IMPLANT OF THIS 26MM ANNULOPLASTY RING, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH AN UNKNOWN PRODUCT. THE REASON FOR THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 11599934 ↗InjuryFeb 2, 2021Adverse 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 DURING THE IMPLANT OF THIS 26MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY RING, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 25MM MITRAL BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE. THE REASON FOR THE REPLACEMENT WAS REPORTED AS MITRAL REGURGITATION. IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NO MALFUNCTION OF THE ANNULOPLASTY PRODUCT. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Mitral Valve Insufficiency/ Regurgitation
MAUDE report 11267675 ↗InjuryApr 28, 2020Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT DURING THE IMPLANT OF THIS 26MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY RING, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 25MM MITRAL BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE. THE REASON FOR THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 10005736 ↗InjuryApr 13, 2020Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT IMMEDIATELY POST IMPLANT OF THIS 26MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY RING, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH AN UNKNOWN DEVICE. THE REASON FOR REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Information
MAUDE report 9954793 ↗InjurySep 23, 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 IMMEDIATELY POST IMPLANT OF THIS 26MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY RING, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A NON-MEDTRONIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE. THE REASON FOR REPLACEMENT WAS REPORTED AS MODERATE RESIDUAL REGURGITATION. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Mitral Regurgitation
MAUDE report 9104421 ↗InjurySep 18, 2019Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT IMMEDIATELY POST IMPLANT OF THIS 26MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY RING, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A NON-MEDTRONIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE. THE REASON FOR REPLACEMENT WAS REPORTED AS RESIDUAL MITRAL REGURGITATION. THE PHYSICIAN NOTED THAT THE PATIENT HAS A SMALL MITRAL ANNULUS AND THAT THERE WERE NO ISSUES WITH THE ANNULOPLASTY RING ITSELF. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Mitral Regurgitation
MAUDE report 9083142 ↗
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.