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SimuPlus™ 7700FB36 (UDI 00763000271039)Recalls & reported problems

Medtronic, Inc. · BAND 7700FB36 SIMUPLUS FLEX 36MM US · Class 2 · Implant

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
5
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00763000271039), received between Feb 16, 2021 and Jul 11, 2023 — classified as 5 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

  • Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem3
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information3
  • Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size1

Patient problems

  • Insufficient Information5
  • Mitral Valve Insufficiency/ Regurgitation1

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryJul 11, 2023Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT 1 YEAR AND 9 MONTHS POST IMPLANT OF THIS 36MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 32MM ANNULOPLASTY BAND 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 17298550 ↗
  • InjuryAug 1, 2022Adverse 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 36MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A 29MM 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 15141359 ↗
  • InjuryJun 30, 2021Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT DURING THE IMPLANT OF THIS 36MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A VALVE. THE REASON FOR THE REPLACEMENT WAS REPORTED AS RESIDUAL SYSTOLIC ANTERIOR MOTION (SAM). THE PHYSICIAN REPORTED THE REPLACEMENT ANNULOPLASTY BAND DID NOT MALFUNCTION AND THE PATIENT'S LARGE ANTERIOR LEAFLET CONTRIBUTED TO THE NEED FOR REPLACEMENT. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 12095657 ↗
  • InjuryMar 10, 2021Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT DURING THE IMPLANT OF THIS 36MM MITRAL ANNULOPLASTY BAND, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH AN UNKNOWN DEVICE. THE REASON FOR THE REPLACEMENT WAS NOT REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 11454009 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 16, 2021Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem

    MEDTRONIC RECEIVED INFORMATION THAT DURING THE IMPLANT OF THIS ANNULOPLASTY RING, IT WAS EXPLANTED AND REPLACED WITH A NON-MEDTRONIC VALVE. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WAS NOTHING WRONG WITH THE ANNULOPLASTY RING, RATHER THE REPAIR WAS UNABLE TO CORRECT THE PATIENT'S ANATOMICAL ISSUES. NO ADDITIONAL ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS WERE REPORTED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 11335134 ↗

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