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 pericardial effusion and cardiac arrest could not be determined.The reported diminished pulse and respiratory failure appear to have been results of the reported cardiac arrest.The reported patient effects of pericardial effusion, cardiac arrest, and respiratory failure, as listed in the mitraclip system instructions for use, are known possible complications associated with mitraclip procedures.The reported unexpected medical interventions, required medication, and hospitalization or prolonged hospitalization were results of case-specific circumstances.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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This is filed to report pericardial effusion requiring cardiopulmonary resuscitation (cpr).It was reported that this was a mitraclip procedure to treat degenerative mitral regurgitation (mr) with grade 4.Two clips were implanted, reducing mr 1-2.The patient was stable.On to the recovery area, patient was noted to be pulseless and not breathing.Cpr was performed.Medication was given and the patient was intubated, and the pulse returned.There was a small pericardial effusion noted prior to the procedure and during the procedure.Transesophageal echocardiography (tee) noted the pericardial effusion to be slightly worse after procedure.A stat echocardiogram at bedside showed the pericardial effusion had not worsened since the post procedure evaluation in cath lab.It was not suspected to be the cause of the patient's cardiopulmonary arrest.The clips were noted to be stable.The patient did not show an acute cause for the patient¿s cardiac arrest.The patient is now undergoing additional diagnostics and medical care post cardia arrest.No additional information was provided.
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