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SimuPlus™ 7700FB30 (UDI 00763000271008)Recalls & reported problems

Medtronic, Inc. · BAND 7700FB30 SIMUPLUS FLEX 30MM US · Class 2 · Implant

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00763000271008), received between Apr 30, 2021 and Jul 5, 2023 — classified as 4 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Insufficient Device Problem Information” (3 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 Information3
  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem1
  • Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information3
  • Atrial Fibrillation1

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJul 5, 2023Adverse 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 2 DAYS POST IMPLANT OF THIS OF THIS 30MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, ATRIAL FIBRILLATION (AFIB) WAS REPORTED. ANTI-ARRHYTHMIC AND BETABLOCKER MEDICATIONS WERE GIVEN, 3 DAYS LATER THE PATIENT WAS DISCHARGED IN NORMAL SINUS RHYTHM.  NO SURGICAL INTERVENTION OR ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Atrial Fibrillation

    MAUDE report 17255683 ↗
  • InjuryJul 7, 2022Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size

    MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT DURING THE IMPLANT OF THIS 30MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 28MM BAND OF THE SAME MODEL. THE REASON FOR THE REPLACEMENT WAS REPORTED AS INCORRECT SIZE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE 30MM BAND WAS NOT SMALL ENOUGH TO OBTAIN SUFFICIENT COAPTATION OF THE LEAFLETS TO COMPLETE REPAIR. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 14944051 ↗
  • InjuryNov 30, 2021Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT DURING THE IMPLANT OF THIS 30MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 27MM MITRAL BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE. THE REASON FOR THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED.  NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 12902497 ↗
  • InjuryApr 30, 2021Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT DURING THE IMPLANT OF THIS 30MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH NON -MEDTRONIC VALVE. THE REASON FOR THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 11753702 ↗

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Sources: FDA GUDID, MAUDE and Medical Device Recalls via openFDA. openFDA data is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.