MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL MITRACLIP G4 CLIP DELIVERY SYSTEM (MDD); MITRAL VALVE REPAIR DEVICES

Catalog Number CDS0705-XTW

Device Problems Difficult to Open or Close (2921); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 01/24/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that during preparation, after establishing final arm angle, the clip was difficult to open and the clip arms jumped open.The physician stated that while turning the arm positioner, resistance was felt.Therefore, the physician decided to not use the clip and replace it.There was no clinically significant delay in the procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 similar complaints from the lot.All available information was investigated and based on the information provided and without the device to analyze, a cause for the reported difficult to open or close associated with difficulty opening the clip, jumpy clip and physical resistance/sticking of the arm positioner could not be determined.There is no indication of a product issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.

• Brand Name: MITRACLIP G4 CLIP DELIVERY SYSTEM (MDD)
• Type of Device: MITRAL VALVE REPAIR DEVICES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR, REG # 3005070406; 3885 bohannon drive; menlo park CA 94025
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 18691244
• MDR Text Key: 335433112
• Report Number: 2135147-2024-00617
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKM
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: P100009
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/12/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: CDS0705-XTW
• Device Lot Number: 30731R1041
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/24/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/01/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1