It was reported this was a mitraclip procedure to treat degenerative mitral regurgitation (mr) with a grade of 4+.An xtw clip was inserted and while testing the clip in the left atrium (la), it was unable to open.Troubleshooting was performed and after the third attempt, the clip was able to open.However, while testing the grippers, it was then observed the posterior gripper would not lower.Therefore, the clip was removed and replaced.Two clips were successfully implanted, reducing mr to a grade of <1.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information provided.
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All available information was investigated and the reported gripper actuation issue and difficulty opening the clip were not confirmed via returned device 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 complaints reported from this lot.The investigation was unable to determine a cause for the reported gripper actuation issue and difficulty opening the clip.There is no indication of a product issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.
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