This is being filed to report recurrent mitral regurgitation, prolonged hospitalization, and medical intervention.It was reported this was a mitraclip procedure to treat mixed mitral regurgitation (mr) of 3-4.It was noted a small cleft.On (b)(6) 2019, one clip was successfully deployed, reducing mr to 2.On an unknown date, the patient was recently admitted for a watchman evaluation with edema and dyspnea, and it was then discovered that the patient had recurrent mr.The physician stated that a pre-existing cleft was next to the clip that was avoided in the initial procedure and that mr may be originating around that area.Therefore, the exact cause of the recurrent mr could not be determined.The clip is stable on the leaflets.On (b)(6) 2020, the patient underwent a second mitral clip procedure to treat the recurrent mr grade of 3-4.One additional clip was implanted, reducing mr to 1+.There was no clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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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.The investigation was unable to determine a conclusive cause for the recurrent mitral regurgitation (mr) and edema.The dyspnea appears to be related to the recurrent mr.The reported patient effects of mr, edema and dyspnea are listed in themitraclip ntr/xtr instructions for use as known possible complications associated with mitraclip procedures.There is no indication of a product issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.
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