Catalog Number CDS0705-XTW |
Device Problems
Difficult to Insert (1316); Leak/Splash (1354); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)
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Patient Problem
Air Embolism (1697)
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Event Date 01/04/2024 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The clip remains in the 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.The additional mitraclip device referenced in b5 is being filed under a separate medwatch report.H6: device code 2017 - failure to follow steps / instructions.
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Event Description
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It was reported this was a mitraclip procedure to treat degenerative mitral regurgitation (mr) with a grade of 4 and a posterior prolapse.A steerable guide catheter (sgc) (31102r1036) and an xtw clip (31016r1083) were inserted and advanced to the mitral valve.It was noted inserting the clip into the sgc was difficult as resistance was felt when inserting and lining up the blue alignment markers.However, bubbles were observed in the left atrium (la) and in the chamber of the sgc.It was noted the three-way stopcock had not been fully closed on the sgc.Therefore, the clip was removed, and aspiration was performed which removed the air from the anatomy.It was noted the lock lever caps were turned more than half a turn in the open direction to de-air the clip delivery system (cds).The clip was then re-inserted and deployed.A second xtw clip was successfully implanted, reducing mr to a grade of 1-2.There was no clinically significant delay in the procedure.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other complaints reported from this lot.The investigation was unable to determine a cause for the reported difficult to insert.The reported user error (improper or incorrect procedure or method) was due to the user turning lock lever cap more than half a turn in the open direction to de-air the clip delivery system (cds) and reinserting the cds when there was an issue with the device.The reported leak appears to be related to the reported user error (improper or incorrect procedure or method) in conjunction of the three-way stopcock on the guide not been fully closed.It should be noted the mitraclip system g4 instruction for use (ifu) warns ¿do not use the device if damage is detected.Used of damaged product can result in air embolism, implant or device component embolization, vascular and/or cardiac injury and instructs to loosen the lock lever cap to de-air.Do not turn the lock lever cap more than ½ turn in the open direction.After de-airing, tighten the lock lever cap." the reported air embolism appears to be related to the reported leak.Air embolism is listed in the ifu as a known possible complication associated with the mitraclip procedures.The reported unexpected medical intervention was a result of case specific circumstance.There is no indication of a product issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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