Catalog Number CDS0702-XTW |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Pericardial Effusion (3271)
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Event Date 02/26/2024 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported this was a mitraclip procedure to treat functional mitral regurgitation (mr) with a grade of 3.One clip was implanted, reducing the mr to a grade of 1-2.After the implanting the clip, a pericardial effusion was observed via echo.The patient was stable.The physician is unsure when or how the pericardial effusion occurred.No treatment was need for the effusion.There was no clinically significant delay in the procedure.
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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.
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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.The investigation was unable to determine a cause for the reported pericardial effusion.Pericardial effusion listed in the instructions for use is a known possible complication associated with mitraclip procedures.The reported minor injury/illness/impairment was a result of case specific circumstance as no intervention was performed for the effusion.There is no indication of a product issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.
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