This is filed to report single leaflet device attachment/slda, and recurrent mitral regurgitation it was reported that this was a mitraclip procedure to treat mixed mitral regurgitation (mr) with a grade 4+.It was noted tethered leaflets with an anterior prolapse.On (b)(6) 2020, one clip was deployed, reducing mr to 2+.Then on (b)(6) 2021, when the patient returned for a follow up, it was discovered that the clip became detached from the anterior leaflet and remained attached to the posterior leaflet (single leaflet device attachment/slda), increasing mr to 4.Additional treatment was not performed.The patient went home and is scheduled for a second clip procedure on (b)(6) 2021.No additional information was provided.
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The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to this event.A review of the complaint history identified no similar incidents reported form this lot.Based on the available information, a cause for the reported single leaflet device attachment/slda could not be determined.The reported mitral regurgitation (mr) appears to be a cascading effect of the slda.Additionally, mr is listed in the instructions for use as 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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