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ATS 3f Enable(tm) Aortic Bioprosthesis, Model 6000

ATS 3f Enable(tm) Aortic Bioprosthesis, Model 6000

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT01116024
Acronym
Enable
Enrollment
173
Registered
2010-05-04
Start date
2006-05-31
Completion date
2012-08-31
Last updated
2018-06-26

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Heart Valve Diseases

Keywords

Diseased Heart Valve, Replacement, Aortic

Brief summary

This is a prospective, non-randomized, multi-center study designed to evaluate safety and effectiveness of the ATS 3f Enable Aortic Bioprosthesis in a patient population undergoing isolated aortic valve replacement with or without concomitant procedures. The Enable Aortic Valve is an equine pericardial stented bioprosthesis.

Detailed description

The ATS 3f Enable Aortic Bioprosthesis is intended for those patients whose prognosis without surgical replacement of the diseased natural valve is unacceptably poor in terms of survival and/or quality of life in the opinion of the attending physicians. For these patients, there are a number of widely accepted prosthetic heart valves in use.

Interventions

DEVICEATS 3f Enable Aortic Bioprosthesis Model 6000

Replacement Aortic Heart Valve

Sponsors

Medtronic Cardiovascular
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
21 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* The patient requires isolated aortic valve replacement with or without concomitant procedures such as coronary artery bypass or another valve repair. (The three remaining valves must be of native tissue). * The patient is geographically stable and willing to return to the implant site for follow-up visits. * The patient has been adequately informed of risks and requirements and consent to his/her participation in the clinical study. * If this patient is female and of childbearing potential, patient has a negative pregnancy test within seven (7) days prior to the study procedure.

Exclusion criteria

* The patient requires replacement of two or more valves. * The patient is \< 20 years of age. * The patient has a non-cardiac major or progressive disease, which in the Investigator's experience produces an unacceptable increased risk to the patient, or results in a life expectancy of less than 24 months. * The patient is an intravenous drug and/or alcohol abuser. * The patient presents with active endocarditis or other systemic infection. * The patient has had previous valve replacement surgery, including previous implant and then explant of the ATS 3f Enable Aortic Bioprosthesis (Model 6000) or placement of a rigid annuloplasty ring in the mitral position. * The patient is participating in concomitant research studies of investigational products. * The patient presents with dilatation of the ascending aorta, Marfan Syndrome, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, cystic medial degeneration, or other condition causing the ascending aorta to be irregular in geometry or physiology as seen via preoperative imaging. * The patient has chronic renal failure.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Thromboembolism/ThrombosisFive YearsValve related thromboembolism and valvular thrombosis. Thrombosis was defined as any thrombus attached to or near the study valve that interfered with valve function in the absence of infection. The results are reported as linearized rate (percentage of participants per patient-year)
Hemorrhage/Bleeding-Anticoagulant/Antiaggregant (All and Major)Five YearsAny episode of internal or external bleeding in subjects receiving anticoagulant and/or antiaggregant therapy. Hemorrhage/Bleeding (No Anticoagulant/Antiaggregant): Any episode of internal or external bleeding in subjects not receiving anticoagulant and/or antiaggregant therapy. The results are reported as linearized rate (percentage of participants per patient-year).
Paravalvular Leaks (All and Major)Five YearsParavalvular leak was defined as any evidence of leakage of blood around the prosthesis (between the sewing ring and native annulus). Major Paravalvular leak was defined as any evidence of leakage of blood around the prosthesis, i.e. between the sewing ring and native annulus that requires surgical intervention. The results are reported as linearized rate (percentage of participants per patient-year).
EndocarditisFive YearsEndocarditis was defined in the protocol as any infection involving the study valve. Any structural/non-structural valvular dysfunction, thrombosis, or embolic event associated with study valve endocarditis was captured as endocarditis only. The results are reported as linearized rate (percentage of participants per patient-year).
HemolysisFive YearsBlood data analysis was performed in order to identify whether particular complications and serious adverse events such as hemolysis occurred. Hemolysis in subjects with tissue valves - as evidenced by increased serum lactate dehydrogenase concentrations, decreased serum haptoglobin concentration, erythrocytopenia and reticulocytosis - is usually associated with paravalvular leakage or infection.
Structural Valve DeteriorationFive YearsStructural deterioration was defined as any change in the study valve function which resulted from an intrinsic abnormality that caused stenosis or regurgitation. There were no cases of structural deterioration reported for the study. The results are reported as linearized rate (percentage of participants per patient-year).
Non-Structural DysfunctionFive YearsAny abnormality resulting in stenosis or regurgitation at the operated valve that is not intrinsic to the valve itself. Non-structural dysfunction refers to non-structural problems that result in dysfunction of an operated valve exclusive of thrombosis and infection diagnosed by reoperation, autopsy, or clinical investigation. The results are reported as linearized rate (percentage of participants per patient-year).
Re-operation, Explant, RepairFive YearsReoperation was defined in the protocol as any operation to repair, alter, or replace the study valve. Included is reoperation for repair of paravalvular leak and explant. The results are reported as linearized rate (percentage of participants per patient-year).
Effectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceFive YearsNew York Heart Association (NYHA) classification to asses improvement of the cardiac status, Hemodynamic Performance analysis based on Doppler echocardiographic studies. Class I: Patients with cardiac disease but without limitations of ordinary activity. Class II: Patients with cardiac disease resulting in slight limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at rest. Ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, palpitation, dyspnea or anginal pain. Class III: Patients with cardiac disease resulting in marked limitation of physical activity. They are comfortable at rest. Less than ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, palpitations or anginal pain. Class IV: Patients with cardiac disease resulting in inability to carry out any physical activity without discomfort. Symptoms of cardiac insufficiency or anginal syndrome may be present even at rest. If any physical activity is undertaken discomfort is increased.
HemodynamicFive YearsMean and peak pressure gradients from discharge through 5 years follow up. The gradient represents the difference in blood pressure across the valve.
Hemodynamics - Effective Orifice AreaFive YearsEffective orifice area (EOA) data. The effective orifice area is a measure of how much the heart valve prosthesis impedes blood flow through the aortic valve.
Hemodynamics - Effective Orifice Area IndexFive YearsThe effective orifice area index is a measure of how much the heart valve prosthesis impedes blood flow through the aortic valve.

Countries

Austria, Germany, Poland, Switzerland, United Kingdom

Participant flow

Pre-assignment details

Patients who required an aortic valve replacement were considered for this study if they met study preoperative selection criteria. Of 173 subjects enrolled, a cohort of 148 subjects was implanted and left the operating room with the study valve. Only subjects who left the operating room with the device implanted were included in the analysis.

Participants by arm

ArmCount
Aortic Valve Replacement
3f Enable Aortic Bioprosthesis Model 6000
148
Total148

Baseline characteristics

CharacteristicAortic Valve Replacement
Age, Continuous76.0 years
STANDARD_DEVIATION 5.6
Region of Enrollment
Austria
6 participants
Region of Enrollment
Germany
67 participants
Region of Enrollment
Poland
31 participants
Region of Enrollment
Switzerland
38 participants
Region of Enrollment
United Kingdom
6 participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
91 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
57 Participants

Adverse events

Event typeEG000
affected / at risk
deaths
Total, all-cause mortality
— / —
other
Total, other adverse events
3 / 148
serious
Total, serious adverse events
39 / 148

Outcome results

Primary

Effectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic Performance

New York Heart Association (NYHA) classification to asses improvement of the cardiac status, Hemodynamic Performance analysis based on Doppler echocardiographic studies. Class I: Patients with cardiac disease but without limitations of ordinary activity. Class II: Patients with cardiac disease resulting in slight limitation of physical activity. Comfortable at rest. Ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, palpitation, dyspnea or anginal pain. Class III: Patients with cardiac disease resulting in marked limitation of physical activity. They are comfortable at rest. Less than ordinary physical activity results in fatigue, palpitations or anginal pain. Class IV: Patients with cardiac disease resulting in inability to carry out any physical activity without discomfort. Symptoms of cardiac insufficiency or anginal syndrome may be present even at rest. If any physical activity is undertaken discomfort is increased.

Time frame: Five Years

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass I9 participants
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass III92 participants
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass II38 participants
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass IV3 participants
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceUnknown6 participants
NYHA Class 3-6 MonthsEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass III4 participants
NYHA Class 3-6 MonthsEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass I47 participants
NYHA Class 3-6 MonthsEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass IV0 participants
NYHA Class 3-6 MonthsEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceUnknown7 participants
NYHA Class 3-6 MonthsEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass II61 participants
NYHA Class 11-14 MonthsEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceUnknown1 participants
NYHA Class 11-14 MonthsEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass IV0 participants
NYHA Class 11-14 MonthsEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass III4 participants
NYHA Class 11-14 MonthsEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass I51 participants
NYHA Class 11-14 MonthsEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass II53 participants
NYHA Class 2 YearEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass II48 participants
NYHA Class 2 YearEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass IV0 participants
NYHA Class 2 YearEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceUnknown0 participants
NYHA Class 2 YearEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass III4 participants
NYHA Class 2 YearEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass I41 participants
NYHA Class 3 YearEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass II29 participants
NYHA Class 3 YearEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceUnknown0 participants
NYHA Class 3 YearEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass I37 participants
NYHA Class 3 YearEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass III5 participants
NYHA Class 3 YearEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass IV0 participants
NYHA Class 4 YearEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass IV0 participants
NYHA Class 4 YearEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass I10 participants
NYHA Class 4 YearEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass II19 participants
NYHA Class 4 YearEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass III3 participants
NYHA Class 4 YearEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceUnknown0 participants
NYHA Class 5 YearEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass IV0 participants
NYHA Class 5 YearEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceUnknown0 participants
NYHA Class 5 YearEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass I1 participants
NYHA Class 5 YearEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass II2 participants
NYHA Class 5 YearEffectiveness Endpoint - NYHA Classification, Hemodynamic PerformanceClass III0 participants
Primary

Endocarditis

Endocarditis was defined in the protocol as any infection involving the study valve. Any structural/non-structural valvular dysfunction, thrombosis, or embolic event associated with study valve endocarditis was captured as endocarditis only. The results are reported as linearized rate (percentage of participants per patient-year).

Time frame: Five Years

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveEndocarditis0.9 percentage of participants/patient-year
Primary

Hemodynamic

Mean and peak pressure gradients from discharge through 5 years follow up. The gradient represents the difference in blood pressure across the valve.

Time frame: Five Years

Population: At discharge, gradient data was collected of 103 subjects.

ArmMeasureGroupValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveHemodynamicMean Gradient10.28 mmHgStandard Deviation 4.37
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveHemodynamicPeak Gradient20.38 mmHgStandard Deviation 8.4
NYHA Class 3-6 MonthsHemodynamicMean Gradient9.02 mmHgStandard Deviation 3.7
NYHA Class 3-6 MonthsHemodynamicPeak Gradient18.15 mmHgStandard Deviation 7.17
NYHA Class 11-14 MonthsHemodynamicMean Gradient8.59 mmHgStandard Deviation 3.19
NYHA Class 11-14 MonthsHemodynamicPeak Gradient16.58 mmHgStandard Deviation 6.16
NYHA Class 2 YearHemodynamicMean Gradient8.52 mmHgStandard Deviation 3.39
NYHA Class 2 YearHemodynamicPeak Gradient16.65 mmHgStandard Deviation 6.89
NYHA Class 3 YearHemodynamicMean Gradient8.77 mmHgStandard Deviation 4.37
NYHA Class 3 YearHemodynamicPeak Gradient17.69 mmHgStandard Deviation 8.77
NYHA Class 4 YearHemodynamicMean Gradient8.53 mmHgStandard Deviation 4.79
NYHA Class 4 YearHemodynamicPeak Gradient17.04 mmHgStandard Deviation 8.75
NYHA Class 5 YearHemodynamicMean Gradient5.55 mmHgStandard Deviation 1.2
NYHA Class 5 YearHemodynamicPeak Gradient10.30 mmHgStandard Deviation 3.54
Primary

Hemodynamics - Effective Orifice Area

Effective orifice area (EOA) data. The effective orifice area is a measure of how much the heart valve prosthesis impedes blood flow through the aortic valve.

Time frame: Five Years

Population: At discharge Effective Orifice Area data was collected for 61 subjects.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveHemodynamics - Effective Orifice Area1.71 EOA (cm2)Standard Deviation 0.45
NYHA Class 3-6 MonthsHemodynamics - Effective Orifice Area1.68 EOA (cm2)Standard Deviation 0.51
NYHA Class 11-14 MonthsHemodynamics - Effective Orifice Area1.70 EOA (cm2)Standard Deviation 0.46
NYHA Class 2 YearHemodynamics - Effective Orifice Area1.66 EOA (cm2)Standard Deviation 0.47
NYHA Class 3 YearHemodynamics - Effective Orifice Area1.67 EOA (cm2)Standard Deviation 0.43
NYHA Class 4 YearHemodynamics - Effective Orifice Area1.62 EOA (cm2)Standard Deviation 0.41
NYHA Class 5 YearHemodynamics - Effective Orifice Area1.75 EOA (cm2)Standard Deviation 0
Primary

Hemodynamics - Effective Orifice Area Index

The effective orifice area index is a measure of how much the heart valve prosthesis impedes blood flow through the aortic valve.

Time frame: Five Years

Population: At discharge Effective Orifice Area index data was collected for 61 subjects.

ArmMeasureValue (MEAN)Dispersion
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveHemodynamics - Effective Orifice Area Index0.94 EOAi (cm2/m2)Standard Deviation 0.25
NYHA Class 3-6 MonthsHemodynamics - Effective Orifice Area Index0.91 EOAi (cm2/m2)Standard Deviation 0.27
NYHA Class 11-14 MonthsHemodynamics - Effective Orifice Area Index0.93 EOAi (cm2/m2)Standard Deviation 0.25
NYHA Class 2 YearHemodynamics - Effective Orifice Area Index0.89 EOAi (cm2/m2)Standard Deviation 0.25
NYHA Class 3 YearHemodynamics - Effective Orifice Area Index0.92 EOAi (cm2/m2)Standard Deviation 0.25
NYHA Class 4 YearHemodynamics - Effective Orifice Area Index0.89 EOAi (cm2/m2)Standard Deviation 0.24
NYHA Class 5 YearHemodynamics - Effective Orifice Area Index1.03 EOAi (cm2/m2)Standard Deviation 0.06
Primary

Hemolysis

Blood data analysis was performed in order to identify whether particular complications and serious adverse events such as hemolysis occurred. Hemolysis in subjects with tissue valves - as evidenced by increased serum lactate dehydrogenase concentrations, decreased serum haptoglobin concentration, erythrocytopenia and reticulocytosis - is usually associated with paravalvular leakage or infection.

Time frame: Five Years

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveHemolysis2 participants
Primary

Hemorrhage/Bleeding-Anticoagulant/Antiaggregant (All and Major)

Any episode of internal or external bleeding in subjects receiving anticoagulant and/or antiaggregant therapy. Hemorrhage/Bleeding (No Anticoagulant/Antiaggregant): Any episode of internal or external bleeding in subjects not receiving anticoagulant and/or antiaggregant therapy. The results are reported as linearized rate (percentage of participants per patient-year).

Time frame: Five Years

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveHemorrhage/Bleeding-Anticoagulant/Antiaggregant (All and Major)All Hemorrhage Bleeding1.5 percentage of participants/patient-year
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveHemorrhage/Bleeding-Anticoagulant/Antiaggregant (All and Major)Major Hemorrhage1.5 percentage of participants/patient-year
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveHemorrhage/Bleeding-Anticoagulant/Antiaggregant (All and Major)Major Hemorrhage Bleeding Anticoagulant0.9 percentage of participants/patient-year
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveHemorrhage/Bleeding-Anticoagulant/Antiaggregant (All and Major)Major Hemorrhage Bleeding No Anticoagulant0.6 percentage of participants/patient-year
Primary

Non-Structural Dysfunction

Any abnormality resulting in stenosis or regurgitation at the operated valve that is not intrinsic to the valve itself. Non-structural dysfunction refers to non-structural problems that result in dysfunction of an operated valve exclusive of thrombosis and infection diagnosed by reoperation, autopsy, or clinical investigation. The results are reported as linearized rate (percentage of participants per patient-year).

Time frame: Five Years

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveNon-Structural Dysfunction2.7 percentage of participants/patient-year
Primary

Paravalvular Leaks (All and Major)

Paravalvular leak was defined as any evidence of leakage of blood around the prosthesis (between the sewing ring and native annulus). Major Paravalvular leak was defined as any evidence of leakage of blood around the prosthesis, i.e. between the sewing ring and native annulus that requires surgical intervention. The results are reported as linearized rate (percentage of participants per patient-year).

Time frame: Five Years

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveParavalvular Leaks (All and Major)All paravalvular leak2.4 percentage of participants/patient-year
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveParavalvular Leaks (All and Major)Major paravalvular leak1.5 percentage of participants/patient-year
Primary

Re-operation, Explant, Repair

Reoperation was defined in the protocol as any operation to repair, alter, or replace the study valve. Included is reoperation for repair of paravalvular leak and explant. The results are reported as linearized rate (percentage of participants per patient-year).

Time frame: Five Years

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveRe-operation, Explant, RepairReoperation (All)2.1 percentage of participants/patient-year
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveRe-operation, Explant, RepairExplant2.1 percentage of participants/patient-year
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveRe-operation, Explant, RepairRepair0 percentage of participants/patient-year
Primary

Structural Valve Deterioration

Structural deterioration was defined as any change in the study valve function which resulted from an intrinsic abnormality that caused stenosis or regurgitation. There were no cases of structural deterioration reported for the study. The results are reported as linearized rate (percentage of participants per patient-year).

Time frame: Five Years

ArmMeasureValue (NUMBER)
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveStructural Valve Deterioration0 percentage of participants/patient-year
Primary

Thromboembolism/Thrombosis

Valve related thromboembolism and valvular thrombosis. Thrombosis was defined as any thrombus attached to or near the study valve that interfered with valve function in the absence of infection. The results are reported as linearized rate (percentage of participants per patient-year)

Time frame: Five Years

ArmMeasureGroupValue (NUMBER)
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveThromboembolism/ThrombosisLate Thromboembolism0 percentage of participants/patient-year
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveThromboembolism/ThrombosisNon-Structural Valve Dysfunction2.7 percentage of participants/patient-year
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveThromboembolism/ThrombosisAll PVL2.4 percentage of participants/patient-year
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveThromboembolism/ThrombosisMajor Paravalvular Leak1.5 percentage of participants/patient-year
Enable I Model 6000 Valve: Replacement Aortic Heart ValveThromboembolism/ThrombosisThrombosis0 percentage of participants/patient-year

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026