It was reported this was a mitraclip procedure to treat functional mitral regurgitation (mr) with a grade of 4.One xt clip was inserted and successfully implanted, reducing mr to a grade of 1.However, after removal of a steerable guide catheter (sgc) from the septum, a right to left shunt occurred.There was no clinically significant delay in the procedure.
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The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record revealed no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.Based on available information, the cause of the reported perforation was unable to be determined.The reported patient effect of perforation, as listed in the mitraclip system instructions for use, is a known possible complication associated with mitraclip procedures.The reported minor injury/ illness/ impairment was a result of case-specific circumstances.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.
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