This is filed to capture the device malfunctions.It was reported through a research article that the mitraclip device maybe related to death, hospitalization, mitral regurgitation, major bleeding, cardiogenic shock, vascular complications, detachment, embolization, migration, and device retrieval.Although the complications mentioned occurred, mitral-valve transcatheter edge-to-edge repair is feasible and effective in high-risk patients who previously underwent major cardiac surgery.Specific patient information is documented as unknown.Details provided in the attached article titled: ¿clinical outcomes and predictors in patients with previous cardiac surgery undergoing mitral valve transcatheter edge-to-edge repair.".
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The device was not returned for analysis and a review of the lot history record and similar complaint review could not be performed as the part and lot information regarding the complaint device was not provided.The investigation was unable to determine a cause for the reported expulsion.There is no indication of a product issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.
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