This is conservatively filed to report the stroke.It was reported that on (b)(6) 2019, two clips were successfully implanted to treat mixed mitral regurgitation (mr), reducing mr from 3 to 1.On (b)(6) 2019, the patient suffered a stroke, with symptoms of double vision and transient weakness.It is the physicians opinion that the mitraclip devices and procedure did not cause or contribute to the stroke.The patient remains stable and will be receiving rehabilitation services.There was no additional information provided.
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Exemption number e2019001-permits numbering sequence to begin with 10000, to avoid duplication of report numbers due to process transition.There may be gaps in numbering for reports submitted during the transition period.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.The reported patient effect of stroke is listed in the mitraclip system instructions for use, as a known possible complication associated with mitraclip procedures.Based on the information reviewed, a conclusive cause for the reported patient effect, and the relationship to the product, if any, cannot be determined.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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