This is filed to report pulmonary edema.It was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, a mitraclip procedure was performed to treat functional mitral regurgitation (mr) with a grade of 4.It was noted the patient had a long history of congestive heart failure, sick sinus syndrome, enlarged atrium, and an aneurismal septum.Two clips were deployed without issues, reducing mr to a grade of 2.The following day, the patient developed a tension pneumothorax and a impella heart pump was inserted.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.Based on available information, the cause of the reported respiratory failure associated with the pneumothorax could not be determined.The reported patient effect of respiratory failure, as listed in the mitraclip system instructions for use, is a known possible complication associated with mitraclip procedures.The reported unexpected medical intervention was a result of case-specific circumstances.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.H6 health effect - clinical code 2020 removed.
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