It was reported on (b)(6) 2024, a mitraclip procedure to treat degenerative mitral regurgitation with a grade of 4, a prolapsed posterior, and a flail.One clip was successfully implanted, reducing mr to a grade of 1.The following day, echocardiography showed the implanted clip had migrated from the implanted location, but remains attached to both leaflets.This caused mr to increase to a grade of 3-4.On 02april2024, an additional mitraclip was performed, and one clip was implanted, reducing mr to a grade of 2.
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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.The investigation determined the reported migration appears to be related to patient morphology/pathology.The recurrent mr appears to be related to the clip migration.Mr is listed in the instructions for use as a known possible complication associated with the mitraclip procedures.The reported hospitalization and unexpected medical intervention were results of case-specific circumstances there is no indication of a product issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.
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