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, a cause for the reported cerebrovascular accident (stroke) could not be determined.The reported ischemia is a cascading effect of the cerebrovascular accident according to the report.Additionally, cerebrovascular accident (stroke) is listed in the ifu as a known possible complication associated with mitraclip procedures.The reported treatment with medication(s) and hospitalization (required or prolonged) were the result of case-specific events, since hospitalization and medication were necessary due to the reported issues.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 stroke post procedure.It was reported that this was a mitraclip procedure to treat functional mitral regurgitation (mr) with a grade of 4+.Two clips were implanted, reducing mr to <1.Post procedure, the patient had a stroke, resulting in ischemia, requiring treatment with medication and further hospitalization.No additional information was provided.
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