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.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no similar complaints reported from this lot.Based on available information, the reported incomplete coaptation (slda, single leaflet device attachment), associated with the clip detaching from the anterior leaflet, was due to challenging anatomy with thin leaflets, as per the physician.The reported recurrent mr was due to the slda.The cause of the reported heart failure (patient was cardiac decompensated) could not be determined.The reported patient effects of mitral regurgitation and heart failure, as listed in the mitraclip system instructions for use, are known possible complications associated with mitraclip procedures.The reported serious 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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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, a mitraclip procedure was performed to treat a mixed mitral regurgitation (mr) with grade of 4.Two clips were implanted, reducing mr to grade 2.During follow-up on (b)(6) 2023, the medial placed clip detached from the anterior leaflet (single leaflet device attachment (slda)).The mr increased to grade 3 and the patient decompensated.In the physician¿s opinion, the slda was due to thin leaflets.No intervention was performed to stabilize the slda.
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