(b)(4).Internal file number - (b)(4): during processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.The customer reported the device was discarded.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow up report will be submitted with all relevant information.
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This is filed to report the suspected leaflet damage.It was reported that this was a mitraclip procedure to treat functional mitral regurgitation (mr) with a grade of 4.The clip delivery system (cds) was advanced to the mitral valve; however, it was not possible to grasp both leaflets, and some chordal damage occurred.There were difficulties visualizing the clip during the procedure due to very bad image quality.The cds was removed and the procedure was discontinued.The mr remained at 4.There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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(b)(4).The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record identified 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 incidents reported from this lot.All available information was investigated and the reported failure to adhere or bond (difficulty grasping the leaflets and leaflet capture) was related to the challenging patient anatomy specifically the large atrium, very high fossa ovalis and procedural circumstances like difficulties visualizing the clip.The reported poor image resolution was related to the visualization limitation due to very bad image quality.The reported tissue damage appears and to be related to procedural circumstances (maneuvers related to grasping attempts since the patient had a very challenging anatomy).The reported patient effect of mitral valve injury as listed in the mitraclip system instructions for use, is a known possible complication associated with mitraclip procedures.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to design, manufacturing, or labeling of the device.
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