This is being filed to report the patient was re-hospitalized for dyspnea, water storage [edema] and mitral stenosis and heart failure.It was reported that the index mitraclip procedure was performed in (b)(6) 2017.After some time the patient was re-hospitalized for dyspnea, water storage [edema] and mitral stenosis due to heart failure.Reportedly, the clip remained stable on both leaflets.No additional information was provided.
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B3: date of event estimated.D6: date of implant estimated.The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record could not be performed due to unknown lot information.Based on the information reviewed, a conclusive cause for the reported heart failure cannot be determined.Edema, mitral stenosis and dyspnea were due to the heart failure.The reported hospitalization was a result of case-specific circumstances.The reported patient effects of mitral stenosis, heart failure, dyspnea, and edema as listed in the mitraclip system instructions for use, are known possible complications associated with mitraclip procedures.Based on the information reviewed, there is no indication of a product issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling; therefore, no product-related corrective action will be implemented in this case.
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