This is being filed to report clip caught on the leaflet and caused a perforation.It was reported that this was a mitraclip procedure to treat degenerative mitral regurgitation (mr) with grade 4+.The first clip was implanted without issue; however, mr was not adequately reduced.A second clip delivery system (cds) was advanced, and the clip was placed in position.During grasping the anterior leaflet got stuck on the clip.Troubleshooting was performed and the clip was freed but a small perforation was noted on the anterior leaflet.The clip was deployed successfully, reducing mr to 2+ and was able to treat the perforation on the leaflet.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 this event.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no similar incidents reported from this lot.The investigation was unable to determine a cause for the reported difficult removing from the anatomy.The patient effect of tissue injury appears to be related to procedural condition of difficult to remove from the anatomy.Tissue injury is listed in the instructions for use as a known possible complication associated with mitraclip procedures.The unexpected medical intervention was a result of case-specific circumstances.There is no indication of a product issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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