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

Catalog Number SGC0705

Device Problem Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889)

Patient Problem Unspecified Tissue Injury (4559)

Event Date 01/23/2024

Event Type  Injury  

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.Based on available information, the reported soft tip deformation and tissue injury were unable to be determined.The reported patient effect of tissue injury, as listed in the mitraclip system instructions for use, is a known possible complication 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.

Event Description

It was reported that a mitraclip procedure was performed to treat functional mitral regurgitation (mr) with a grade of 3-4 and thin leaflets.A steerable guide catheter (sgc) was inserted without issues, but while passing through the fossa, tissue was observed at the tip of the sgc.Per physician¿s instructions, the procedure was continued with the tissue as it was.The procedure was completed with one clip implanted, reducing the mr to a grade of 1.After the sgc was removed from the patient, it was observed that less than 1mm of tissue was on the sgc, a foreign object was on the tip of the sgc, and a tear was on the soft tip of the sgc.It was noted that there was no tear during system prep.There was no clinically significant delay in the procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

All available information was investigated, and the reported deformed sgc tip was confirmed via returned device 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 soft tip deformation and tissue injury were unable to be determined.The reported patient effect of tissue injury, as listed in the mitraclip system instructions for use, is a known possible complication 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.H6: code 4755 removed.

• 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: 18686566
• MDR Text Key: 335187625
• Report Number: 2135147-2024-00610
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 03/06/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/12/2024
• 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: 30828R2027
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/21/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/29/2023
• 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): Other
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 88 KG