6 results

• Heart Valve Lawsuit Alleges Abbott Trifecta GT Failed Years Earlier Than Expected

  October 14, 2026

  Irvin Jackson

  A California man's lawsuit alleges an Abbott Trifecta GT heart valve failed only eight years after implantation, well before its advertised lifespan of approximately 15 to 20 years.

• TAVR Approval Linked to Increased Aortic Stenosis Deaths: Study

  February 13, 2026

  Martha Garcia

  A new study shows that TAVR approval can be linked to an increased risk of death from aortic stenosis as doctors tried to learn when, and under what circumstances, the replacement heart valves were necessary.

• Researchers Recommend Replacing Heart Valves That Are Failing, Even If No Symptoms Experienced

  November 1, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  A new study suggests that it may be better to treat asymptomatic severe aortic stenosis by quickly performing TAVR surgery, instead of adopting a “wait and see” approach as the condition progresses.

• Abbott Recalls Trifecta Heart Valves From U.S. Market Amid Concerns About Early Deterioration Problems

  August 1, 2023

  Russell Maas

  Abbott is pulling its Trifecta Heart Valves from the market due to the risk of early deterioration and failure, which has been linked to nearly 200 deaths.

• Sapien 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve Recall Follows Reports Of Balloons Bursting During Implantation

  August 23, 2019

  Russell Maas

  A recall warns that Sapien 3 Transcatheter Heart Valve balloons may explode while being implanted, which has already resulted in 17 injuries and one patient death.

• More Research Needed on Durability of Surgical Aortic Valves, More Researchers Warn

  December 14, 2018

  Irvin Jackson

  A new study warns that the medical community does not know enough about the durability of artificial heart valves to keep up with the growing popularity of their use among younger patients, raising questions about how long they can last before failing.