It was reported this was a mitraclip procedure to treat degenerative mitral regurgitation (mr) with a grade of 4.One clip was successfully implanted.To further reduce mr, an additional clip was inserted and was advanced into the mitral valve.However, while capturing the leaflets, the posterior leaflet was caught on the clip.Troubleshooting was performed, but the clip was unable to be freed.Although the clip remained stuck, it was able to grasp both leaflets, reducing mr to a grade of <1.The clip is stable on both leaflets.No additional clips were implanted.There was no clinically significant delay in the procedure.
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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 similar complaints reported from this lot.Based on available information, the cause of the reported entrapment of clip was unable to be determined.The reported unexpected medical intervention was a result of case-specific circumstances.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.
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