The purpose of this study is to conduct the initial clinical investigation of the Foldax Polymer Mitral Valve to collect evidence on the device's safety and performance. The study is anticipated to confirm successful clinical safety and clinical effectiveness with significant improvements in clinical hemodynamic performance.
The Foldax Polymer Mitral Valve is indicated as a replacement for a diseased, damaged, or malfunctioning native mitral heart valve via open heart surgery. This is a first in human study conducted under US FDA's Early Feasibility Investigational Device Exemption and will enroll up to 15 patients. These patients will be followed up to 5 years after implantation.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
NA
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
15
Mitral Valve Replacement
St. Vincent Hospital
Carmel, Indiana, United States
Ascension Via Christi St. Francis
Wichita, Kansas, United States
The Christ Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Primary Safety Endpoints
Adverse Event (AE) rates for valve related early and late complications : thromboembolism, valve thrombosis, major hemorrhage, major paravalvular leak, endocarditis, structural valve deterioration, nonstructural valve dysfunction, valve related hemolysis, all cause death, valve related reoperation, valve explant, and valve related death. Results are visually compared to event rates reported in the literature.
Time frame: 12 months following patient enrollment completion
Primary Effectiveness Endpoints- Change in Hemodynamic Performance
Hemodynamic performance parameters are mmHG mean gradient and derived Effective Orifice Area (EOA). Success is defined as clinically significant improvement in hemodynamic performance (Effective Orifice Area (EOA)) at one year based on literature reports for surgical aortic valve replacement.
Time frame: 12 months following patient enrollment completion
Clinical Effectiveness: Change in New York Heart Association Assessment
Clinically significant improvement (one grade) in the New York Heart Association (NYHA) functional classification status at 365 days compared to baseline. a. Class I - No symptoms and no limitations in ordinary physical activity, e.g. shortness of breath when walking, climbing stairs etc. b. Class II - Mild symptoms (mild shortness of breath and/or angina) and slight limitation during ordinary activity. c. Class III - Marked limitation in activity due to symptoms, even during less-than-ordinary activity, e.g. walking short distances (20-100m). Comfortable only at rest. d. Class IV - Severe limitations. Experiences symptoms even while at rest. Mostly bedbound patients.
Time frame: 12 months following patient enrollment completion
Number of Participants with Stroke
Assessment of patient experiencing a stroke (ex; ischemic stroke, intracerebral hemorrhage, subarachnoid hemorrhage, or other) verified by imaging and or physical exam
This platform is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.
Time frame: 5 years following patient enrollment
Number of Participants with Transient Ischemic Attack
Assessment of patient having a TIA as verified by imaging and or physical exam
Time frame: 5 years following patient enrollment
Number of Participants with Migration of the TRIA valve
Assessment of patient experiencing valve migration as verified by imaging, procedure, or physical exam.
Time frame: 5 years following patient enrollment
ICU Duration of Stay
Length of stay in the ICU post valve implantation defined as arrival time/date in hours and minutes to transfer to floor time/date in hours and minutes.
Time frame: 30 days post patient enrollment
Ventilation Time
Ventilation time in hours defined as arrival time/date in recovery in hours and minutes to date and time extubated in hours and minutes
Time frame: 30 days post patient enrollment
New Onset Atrial Fibrillation
New/post-operative atrial fibrillation - confirmed on ECG after closure during initial or subsequent admission or at one-year review
Time frame: 12 months post patient enrollment
Readmission within 30 days of discharge
Patient readmission to the hospital post discharge measured by date/time
Time frame: 30 days post patient discharge date
Post Procedure length of stay
l. Post procedure length of stay defined as the time/date documented for arrival in the recovery unit to date/ time of discharge in hours and minutes.
Time frame: 30 days post patient enrollment
Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire (KCCQ)
Change in QOL as measured by the KCCQ. Scores are measured from 0-100, in hich higher scores reflect better health status.
Time frame: 12 months post patient enrollment
Six Minute Walk Test
Change in patients activity tolerance as documented by a 6 Minute Walk Test assessed by distance traveled after 6 minutes
Time frame: 12 months post patient enrollment