It was reported that on (b)(6) 2024, a mitraclip procedure was performed to treat mitral regurgitation (mr) unknown grade.An xtw was chosen for implantation.When the product box was opened, the clip was inverted and a gripper was bent 10-15 degrees off of 120 degrees.The damage was seen out of box before manipulation.There was no packaging damage.A replacement xtw was used to complete the procedure.There was no patient involvement.
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In this case, the returned device analysis was unable to confirm the reported apparent adverse event (inverted clip during unpacking) and material deformation associated with a bent gripper.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot that would have contributed to the reported event.Additionally, a review of the complaint identified no similar complaints from the lot.Based on the information provided and analysis of the returned device (unable to confirm the reported issues), a cause for the reported inverted clip during unpacking and bent gripper could not be determined.There is no indication of a product issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.
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