MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL MITRACLIP¿ G4 STEERABLE GUIDE CATHETER (MDR); CATHETER, STEERABLE

Catalog Number SGC0701

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Pericardial Effusion (3271)

Event Date 02/01/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported this was a mitraclip procedure to treat degenerative mitral regurgitation (mr) with a grade of 4.During the initial insertion of this guide into the patient anatomy, a pericardial effusion was observed.The device was removed and the patient underwent pericardiocentesis.The effusion was drained and the patient was stable.There was no clinically significant delay in the procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to the reported event.Based on the information reviewed, a cause for the reported pericardial effusion cannot be determined; however, pericardial effusion is listed in the instructions for use (ifu) as a known possible complication associated with mitraclip procedures.Unexpected medical intervention was a result of case-specific circumstances.There is no indication of a product issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.

• Brand Name: MITRACLIP¿ G4 STEERABLE GUIDE CATHETER (MDR)
• Type of Device: CATHETER, STEERABLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR, REG # 3005070406; 3885 bohannon drive; menlo park CA 94025
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 18669986
• MDR Text Key: 334916178
• Report Number: 2135147-2024-00585
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K190167
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/08/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/08/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: SGC0701
• Device Lot Number: 31109R1016
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/01/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/09/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 80 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 52 KG