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 the reported event.Based on the available information, the reported death was due to reported ventricular tachycardia; however, a definitive cause for the reported ventricular tachycardia could not be determined.The reported patient effect of death as listed in the mitraclip system instructions for use (ifu), is a known possible complication associated with mitraclip procedures.There is no indication of a product issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.
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This is being filed to report the ventricular tachycardia and death.It was reported that the initial mitraclip procedure was performed on (b)(6) 2020, to treat functional mitral regurgitation (mr) with a grade of 4.One clip was implanted, reducing mr to <1.The patient died on (b)(6) 2020 due to ventricular tachycardia.In the physicians opinion, the death was not related to the mitraclip device or procedure.No additional information was provided.
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