This is filed to report thrombosis.It was reported that this was a mitraclip procedure to treat functional mitral regurgitation (mr) with a grade of 3-4.When advancing the transseptal sheath and needle, the tip of the needle slipped and may have scratched a posterior wall of the ra, causing the pericardial effusion.It was noted that neither of the devices worsened the pericardial effusion.The steerable guide catheter (sgc) and clip were inserted into the left atrium (la), but it was observed through echocardiography that thrombus was on the wall of the la.For treatment, 3000 additional units of heparin were administered.It was noted that the activated clotting time was greater than 250 throughout the procedure.The patient¿s vital signs remained stable; therefore, the physician decided to resume with the procedure.The clip was successfully implanted, reducing mr to a grade of 1.No additional clips were implanted, but it was noted that the after the procedure was completed, thrombus remained in the la.No additional information was provided.
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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 issue.Based on the information reviewed, the reported thrombus was a result of procedural conditions.Thrombus, as listed in the mitraclip instructions for use, is a known possible complication associated with mitraclip procedures.The treatment with medication was a result of case-specific circumstances as additional heparin was administered to treat the thrombus.There is no indication of a product issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.Na.
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