This report is being filed due to mitral stenosis and is conservatively filed as a death, unknown if device related.Patient id: (b)(6).It was reported that on (b)(6) 2021, the patient presented with mixed mitral regurgitation (mr), with pure annular dilatation, bileaflet prolapse, mitral annular calcification.Two mitraclips were implanted, reducing the mr to grade 1+.There was no device deficiency.On (b)(6) 2021, the discharge echocardiogram showed a mean mitral valve gradient of 9mmhg and mitral stenosis was diagnosed.There was no treatment reported.On (b)(6) 2021, another follow-up echocardiogram was performed.The mean mitral valve gradient had decreased to 6mmhg.Reportedly there was no mitral stenosis.On (b)(6) 2022, the patient had passed away.Reportedly, the site was made aware of the death from the patients wife, and additional details are not available.No additional information was provided regarding this issue.
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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 mitral stenosis and death could not be determined.The reported patient effects of mitral stenosis and death as listed in the mitraclip system instructions for use are known possible complications associated with mitraclip procedures.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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Subsequent to the final report, the additional information was received: on (b)(6) 2022, the patient was admitted to the hospital.A pacemaker was placed, and thoracentesis performed.The patient was subsequently discharged to rehab and a skilled nursing facility.
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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 pleural effusion could not be determined.The reported unexpected medical intervention and hospitalization were results of case-specific circumstances.There remains no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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