It was reported this was a mitraclip procedure to treat mixed mitral regurgitation (mr) with a grade of 4+ and a posterior leaflet overriding the anterior leaflet.The clip was inserted and placed on the valve.However, while establishing final arm angle (efaa), it was observed the clip continuously opened.Troubleshooting was performed, but the issue continued to occur.Therefore, the clip was removed and replaced.One clip was then deployed on the mitral valve, reducing mr to a grade of 1-2.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.
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All available information was investigated and the reported clip open during efaa was not confirmed via returned device 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 did not indicate a lot-specific quality issue.The investigation was unable to determine a cause for the reported clip open during efaa.There is no indication of a product issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.
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