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

Catalog Number CDS0706-XTW

Device Problems Difficult or Delayed Positioning (1157); Difficult to Open or Close (2921)

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

Event Date 02/23/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported this was a mitraclip procedure to treat degenerative mitral regurgitation (mr) with a grade of 4.An xtw clip was prepared per the instructions for use (ifu) and inserted without issues.However, while in the valve, it was observed that one gripper was not functioning as intended.Troubleshooting was performed, but the issue was unable to be resolved.Therefore, the clip was removed and replaced.It was noted that the clip was caught on a leaflet, no tissue damage.One clip was then deployed, mr remains a grade of 4.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device has been received.However, investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.

Manufacturer Narrative

All available information was investigated, and the reported single gripper actuation issue was confirmed via returned device analysis.The reported difficult positioning (clip caught on leaflet) could not be replicated in a testing environment.Additionally, a gripper line was observed to be broken.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.Based on available information, the cause of the reported single gripper actuation issue, difficult positioning (clip caught on leaflet), and observed broken gripper line were unable to be determined.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.

• Brand Name: MITRACLIP G4 CLIP DELIVERY SYSTEM (MDR)
• Type of Device: MITRAL VALVE REPAIR DEVICES
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT MEDICAL NORTHPOINT REG 3020950818; 1820 bastian court; westfield IN 46074
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 18923784
• MDR Text Key: 337901624
• Report Number: 2135147-2024-01203
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NKM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067037381
• UDI-Public: 05415067037381
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P100009
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/20/2024

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: CDS0706-XTW
• Device Lot Number: 30825A1029
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/06/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/23/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/18/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/20/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/20/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/25/2023
• 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
• Treatment: STEERABLE GUIDE CATHETER