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

Catalog Number SGC0705

Device Problem Device Damaged by Another Device (2915)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 01/18/2024

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported this was a mitraclip procedure to treat functional mitral regurgitation (mr) with a grade of 3-4.One 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, it interacted with a pacemaker¿s v-lead which dislodged.Therefore, the pacemaker was re-placed.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 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.The investigation determined the reported device damaged by another device (caused damage) appears to be related to user technique of removing the steerable guide catheter (sgc) from the septum.The reported unexpected medical intervention was a result of case specific circumstance as the pacemaker was re-placed.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: 18670422
• MDR Text Key: 334950236
• Report Number: 2135147-2024-00587
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DRA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K190167
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: SGC0705
• Device Lot Number: 30920R1005
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/20/2023
• 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
• Treatment: IMPLANTED MITRACLIP
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 83 YR
• Patient Sex: Male