MOSAIC® 305C21Recalls & reported problems
Medtronic, Inc. · VALVE 305C21 MOSAIC AOR CINCH US NCE · Class 3 · Implant
Quick summary
This Medtronic Mosaic aortic valve is a tissue heart valve placed in the aorta. Of the 159 reports, many describe the valve narrowing (stenosis) or leaking backward (regurgitation), and many patients were evaluated for a second valve placed inside the first. The reports include no deaths and 157 injuries, and reports fell to 2 in the last 12 months from 9 before. No recalls name this device.
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- Adverse event reports
- 161
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 159
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 161 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00721902694738), received between Jul 7, 2017 and Sep 22, 2026 — classified as 159 injuries, 2 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (116 reports).
3 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (P990064); they may or may not involve this specific model.
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 Information116
- Gradient Increase41
- Device Stenosis13
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem5
- Intravalvular regurgitation5
- Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size4
- Patient Device Interaction Problem4
- Calcified3
Patient problems
- Aortic Valve Stenosis95
- Insufficient Information42
- No Information31
- Aortic Valve Insufficiency/ Regurgitation29
- Aortic Insufficiency19
- Aortic Regurgitation15
- Calcium Deposits/Calcification4
- Non specific EKG/ECG Changes4
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 161 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 22, 2026Patient Device Interaction Problem
It was reported that 7 years and 6 months post implant of this 21mm aortic bioprosthetic valve, 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 50852836 ↗InjurySep 9, 2026Gradient Increase; Device Stenosis
It was reported that 17 years and 5 months post implant of this 21mm aortic bioprosthetic valve, the patient is being evaluated for a transcatheter valve-in-valve replacement. The reason for evaluation was reported as valve stenosis. It was noted that a pre-procedure echocardiogram showed a velocity 4.0m/s and a mean gradient of 40mmhg. It was further reported that an intervention was required and subsequently, the same day the patient successfully had a 23mm aortic transcatheter valve-in-valve replacement. No additional adverse patient effects were reported.
Patient problems: Aortic Valve Stenosis
MAUDE report 50686913 ↗InjuryNov 19, 2025Intravalvular regurgitation; Intravalvular regurgitation
IT WAS REPORTED THAT 13 YEARS AND 1 MONTH'S POST IMPLANT OF THIS 21MM AORTIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE, THE PATIENT IS BEING EVALUATED FOR A TRANSCATHETER VALVE-IN-VALVE REPLACEMENT. THE REASON FOR EVALUATION WAS REPORTED AS SEVERE AORTIC CENTRAL REGURGITATION. SUBSEQUENTLY ON (B)(6) 2025, THE PATIENT SUCCESSFULLY HAD A 23MM TRANSCATHETER VALVE-IN-VALVE REPLACEMENT. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Aortic Valve Insufficiency/ Regurgitation
MAUDE report 23591873 ↗InjuryNov 12, 2025Gradient Increase; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Device Stenosis; Gradient Increase; Patient Device Interaction Problem; Device Stenosis
IT WAS REPORTED THAT 17 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 21MM AORTIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE, THE PATIENT IS BEING EVALUATED FOR A TRANSCATHETER VALVE-IN-VALVE REPLACEMENT. THE REASON FOR EVALUATION WAS REPORTED AS HEART FAILURE, AORTIC STENOSIS, AND MEAN GRADIENT OF 50+ MMHG. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PATIENT ALSO DEVELOPED SHORTNESS OF BREATH (SOB). IT WAS ALSO REPORTED THAT AN INTERVENTION IS REQUIRED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Aortic Valve Stenosis; Dyspnea; Heart Failure/Congestive Heart Failure
MAUDE report 23534556 ↗InjuryJun 27, 2025Calcified; Degraded; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Calcified; Degraded; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 18 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS AORTIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE, THE PATIENT IS BEING EVAL UATED FOR A TRANSCATHETER VALVE-IN-VALVE REPLACEMENT. THE REASON FOR EVALUATION WAS NOT REPORTED. IT WAS REPORTED THAT CALCIFICATION WAS SEEN UNDER THE LEFT CORONARY CUSP (LCC), IN THE LEFT VENTRICULAR OUTFLOW TRACT (LVOT), IN THE PROXIMAL RIGHT CORONARY ARTERY (RCA) AND IN THE SINOTUBULAR JUNCTION. NO INTERVENTION OR ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Calcium Deposits/Calcification; Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 22349675 ↗MalfunctionMay 5, 2025Calcified; Device Stenosis; Calcified; Device Stenosis
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 17 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS AORTIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE, THE PATIENT IS BEING EVALUATED FOR A TRANSCATHETER VALVE-IN-VALVE REPLACEMENT. THE REASON FOR EVALUATION WAS REPORTED AS AORTIC STENOSIS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT CALCIUM COULD BE SEEN UNDER THE NON-CORONARY CUSP (NCC) EXTENDING INTO THE LEFT VENTRICULAR OUTFLOW TRACT (LVOT), IN THE PROXIMAL LEFT CORONARY ARTERY (LCA) AND RIGHT CORONARY ARTERY (RCA) AND IN THE SINOTUBULAR JUNCTION. NO INTERVENTION OR ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Aortic Valve Stenosis; Calcium Deposits/Calcification
MAUDE report 21959816 ↗InjuryFeb 10, 2025Insufficient Device Problem Information; Device Stenosis; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Device Stenosis
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED THAT THE REASON FOR INTERVENTION WAS STENOSIS. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information; Pulmonary Valve Stenosis
MAUDE report 21343563 ↗InjuryJan 31, 2025Gradient Increase; Gradient Increase
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 12 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 21MM AORTIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE, THE PATIENT IS BEING EVALUATED FOR A TRANSCATHETER VALVE-IN-VALVE REPLACEMENT. THE REASON FOR EVALUATION WAS REPORTED AS A GRADIENT INCREASE. NO INTERVENTION OR ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21287525 ↗InjuryJan 27, 2025Insufficient Device Problem Information; Device Stenosis; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Device Stenosis
IT WAS REPORTED THAT POST IMPLANT OF THIS MOSAIC AORTIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE, A TRANSCATHETER VALVE WAS IMPLANTED VALVE-IN-VALVE. THE REASON FOR INTERVENTION WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Aortic Valve Stenosis; Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 21241265 ↗InjuryDec 2, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 13 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS AORTIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE, A TRANSCATHETER VALVE WAS IMPLANTED VALVE-IN-VALVE. THE REASON FOR INTERVENTION WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20818916 ↗InjuryNov 22, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 9 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 21MM AORTIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE IMPLANTED IN THE PULMONARY POSITION IN A THEN 14 YEAR OLD PEDIATRIC PATIENT, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 22MM PULMONARY VALVED CONDUIT. THE REASON FOR THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20764054 ↗InjuryNov 12, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 11 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 21 MM AORTIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE, A TRANSCATHETER VALVE WAS IMPLANTED VALVE-IN-VALVE. THE REASON FOR INTERVENTION WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 20664519 ↗InjuryNov 7, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Device Stenosis; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Device Stenosis
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED ADDITIONAL INFORMATION THAT 25 DAYS LATER, A TRANSCATHETER VALVE WAS IMPLANTED VALVE-IN-VALVE. THE REASON FOR INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED AS STENOSIS. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Aortic Valve Stenosis; Calcium Deposits/Calcification
MAUDE report 20631560 ↗InjuryJul 23, 2024Device Stenosis; Device Stenosis
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 14 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 21MM AORTIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE, THE PATIENT IS BEING EVALUATED FOR A TRANSCATHETER VALVE-IN-VALVE REPLACEMENT. THE REASON FOR EVALUATION WAS REPORTED AS AORTIC STENOSIS (AS). NO INTERVENTION OR ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED. SUBSEQUENTLY 9 DAYS LATER, THE PATIENT HAD AN AORTIC VALVE-IN-VALVE REPLACEMENT WITH A TRANSCATHETER VALVE. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Aortic Valve Stenosis
MAUDE report 19810633 ↗MalfunctionJul 15, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Device Stenosis; Insufficient Device Problem Information; Device Stenosis
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 14 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS AORTIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE, THE PATIENT IS BEING EVALUATED FOR A TRANSCATHETER VALVE-IN-VALVE REPLACEMENT. THE REASON FOR EVALUATION WAS NOT REPORTED. NO INTERVENTION OR ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Aortic Valve Stenosis; Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19738811 ↗InjuryJun 26, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 14 YEARS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 21MM AORTIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 23MM BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE OF A DIFFERENT MODEL. THE REASON FOR THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19618723 ↗InjuryJun 25, 2024Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 3 YEARS AND 1 MONTH POST IMPLANT OF THIS 21MM AORTIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE, A PERMANENT PACEMAKER WAS IMPLANTED. THE REASON FOR THE PERMANENT PACEMAKER WAS REPORTED AS UNSPECIFIED/INCOMPLETE ATRIOVENTRICULAR (AV BLOCK). NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Non specific EKG/ECG Changes
MAUDE report 19606240 ↗InjuryJun 20, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 8 YEARS AND 6 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 21MM AORTIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A VALVE OF THE SAME SIZE AND MODEL. THE REASON FOR THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19575404 ↗InjuryJun 18, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 9 YEARS AND 5 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS AORTIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE, A TRANSCATHETER VALVE WAS IMPLANTED VALVE-IN-VALVE. THE REASON FOR INTERVENTION WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19558233 ↗InjuryJun 17, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 10 YEARS POST IMPLANT OF THIS AORTIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE, A TRANSCATHETER VALVE WAS IMPLANTED VALVE-IN-VALVE. THE REASON FOR INTERVENTION WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19547912 ↗InjuryJun 7, 2024Patient Device Interaction Problem; Patient Device Interaction Problem
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 14 YEARS AND 9 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 21MM AORTIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE, A PERMANENT PACEMAKER WAS IMPLANTED. THE REASON FOR THE PERMANENT PACEMAKER WAS REPORTED AS 2ND DEGREE ATRIO-VENTRICULAR BLOCK (AVB). NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Non specific EKG/ECG Changes
MAUDE report 19490735 ↗InjuryMay 14, 2024Gradient Increase; Device Stenosis; Intravalvular regurgitation; Gradient Increase; Device Stenosis; Intravalvular regurgitation
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 20 YEARS AND 2 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 21MM AORTIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE, THE PATIENT IS BEING EVALUATED FOR A TRANSCATHETER VALVE-IN-VALVE REPLACEMENT. THE REASON FOR EVALUATION WAS REPORTED AS MODERATE AORTIC REGURGITATION (AR) AND MODERATE AORTIC STENOSIS WITH A MEAN GRADIENT OF 22 MMHG AND AORTIC VALVE AREA OF 1.3 CM². NO INTERVENTION OR ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED. SUBSEQUENTLY, ONE MONTH LATER, A TRANSCATHETER VALVE WAS IMPLANTED VALVE-IN-VALVE. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Aortic Valve Insufficiency/ Regurgitation; Aortic Valve Stenosis
MAUDE report 19310229 ↗InjuryApr 10, 2024Gradient Increase; Gradient Increase
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 16 YEARS AND 1 MONTH POST IMPLANT OF THIS AORTIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE, THE PATIENT IS BEING EVALUATED FOR A TRANSCATHETER VALVE-IN-VALVE REPLACEMENT. THE REASON FOR EVALUATION WAS REPORTED AS HIGH GRADIENTS. NO INTERVENTION OR ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED. SUBSEQUENTLY, 3 WEEKS LATER, A TRANSCATHETER VALVE WAS IMPLANTED VALVE-IN-VALVE. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Insufficient Information
MAUDE report 19081249 ↗InjuryMar 27, 2024Device Stenosis; Intravalvular regurgitation; Device Stenosis; Intravalvular regurgitation
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 17 YEARS AND 7 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 21MM AORTIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE, A TRANSCATHETER VALVE WAS IMPLANTED VALVE-IN-VALVE. THE REASON FOR INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED AS MODERATE AORTIC REGURGITATION (AR) AND AORTIC STENOSIS (AS). NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Aortic Valve Insufficiency/ Regurgitation; Aortic Valve Stenosis
MAUDE report 18984948 ↗InjuryMar 4, 2024Device Stenosis; Intravalvular regurgitation; Device Stenosis; Intravalvular regurgitation
MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 17 YEARS AND 8 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS AORTIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE, A TRANSCATHETER VALVE WAS IMPLANTED VALVE-IN-VALVE. THE REASON FOR INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED AS AORTIC STENOSIS (AS) AND AORTIC INSUFFICIENCY (AI). NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.
Patient problems: Aortic Valve Insufficiency/ Regurgitation; Aortic Valve Stenosis
MAUDE report 18826178 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under P990064. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-1881-2019 · May 21, 2019 · TerminatedMosaic 310 Bioprosthesis, Mitral, REF 310C31 - Product Usage: Replacement of malfunctioning native or prosthetic aortic and/or mitral valves.
- Z-1880-2019 · May 21, 2019 · TerminatedMosaic 310 Bioprosthesis, Mitral, REF 310C29 - Product Usage: Replacement of malfunctioning native or prosthetic aortic and/or mitral valves.
- Z-1225-2009 · Jan 26, 2009 · TerminatedMedtronic Mosaic Porcine Bioprostheses with Cinch, Heart Valve; Model 305; Catalog #s 305C21AA, 305C2701, 305C2301, 305C2501, and 305C2901; Sterile LC; Rx only; Medtronic Inc 710 M
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- INSPIRIS RESILIA AORTIC VALVE 11500AEdwards Lifesciences LLC · Heart-Valve, Non-Allograft Tissue385 reports
- PERCEVAL PVS23Corcym Canada Corp · heart-valve, non-allograft tissue26 deaths337 reports
- MOSAIC® 305C23Medtronic, Inc. · heart-valve, non-allograft tissue327 reports
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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.