Medtronic Open Pivot Mechanical Heart Valves

Medtronic Open Pivot Mechanical Heart Valves

Indications: The Medtronic Open Pivot™ Heart Valve is indicated for the replacement of diseased, damaged, or malfunctioning native or prosthetic aortic or mitral valves.

Contraindications: The Medtronic Open Pivot Heart Valve is contraindicated in patients unable to tolerate anticoagulation therapy.

Potential Adverse Events: Adverse events potentially associated with the use of prosthetic heart valves include: cardiac arrhythmias, death, leaflet entrapment (impingement), endocarditis, hemolysis, anticoagulant-related hemorrhage, transvalvular or perivalvular leak, prosthesis thrombosis, structural deterioration, valve thromboembolism.

CAUTION: Federal Law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician or properly licensed practitioner. Refer to the Instructions For Use packaged with each valve for a complete listing of warnings and precautions.