Catalog Number CDS0705-XTW |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Hemolysis (1886)
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Event Date 02/03/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The clip remains in patient.The device will not be returned for evaluation.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
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Event Description
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This report is being filed due to hemolysis noted on a follow-up.Patient id: (b)(6).It was reported that on (b)(6) 2021, the patient presented with functional mitral regurgitation (mr) grade 4+, with pure annular dilation.There was no prolapse and no flail.One mitraclip was implanted without a device deficiency, reducing the mr to grade 1+.On (b)(6) 2022, the patients labs suggested hemolysis.The patient was referred to a hematologist and mechanical hemolysis at the heart valve was diagnosed.There was no additional hospitalization and no treatment.There was no device malfunction.No additional information was provided regarding this issue.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for evaluation.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to the reported event.The reported patient effect of hemolysis is listed in the instructions for use (ifu) as a known possible complication associated with mitraclip procedures.Based on the information reviewed, a cause for the reported hemolysis cannot be determined.The minor injury/illness/impairment 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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