The device was not returned for evaluation.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to the reported event.Based on the information reviewed, a cause for the reported thrombosis/thrombus cannot be determined; however, thrombosis is listed in the instructions for use (ifu) as a known possible complication associated with mitraclip procedures.Medication required was a result of case-specific circumstances.There is no indication of a product issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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It was reported on (b)(6) 2023, a mitraclip procedure was performed to treat functional mitral regurgitation (mr) with a grade of 4.Two clips were successfully implanted, reducing the mr to a grade of 2.One week later, at a follow-up appointment, the echocardiogram showed a thrombus on the mitraclips.Both clips are stable.Roughly eleven weeks later, at another follow-up appointment, the thrombus was no longer present due to the additional anti-coagulation drug therapy.
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