Event dates estimated.The device was not returned for analysis.A review of the lot history record could not be performed due to unknown lot information.The reported patient effects of inflammation and mitral regurgitation as listed in the mitraclip system instructions for use are known possible complications associated with mitraclip procedures.Based on the information reviewed, a conclusive cause for the reported patient effects cannot be determined.There is no indication of a product issue with respect to manufacture, design, or labeling.Literature attached: mitral valve surgery after mitraclip implantation: what histopathology can tell us? no additional information was provided.
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This is being filed to report the recurrent mr and inflammation requiring surgical intervention.It was reported through a research article identifying mitraclip that maybe related to the following: mitral regurgitation, inflammation, surgical procedure, and hospitalization.It was reported that this was a mitraclip procedure to treat functional mitral regurgitation (mr).Two clips were implanted with good post-interventional results.One year post implant, severe residual mr was noted therefore the patient was sent for surgical removal of the mitraclips devices.Upon examination, the mitraclip devices were intact however significant inflammatory reactions were seen in the surrounding tissue.Details are listed in the attached article titled: mitral valve surgery after mitraclip implantation: what histopathology can tell us? no additional information was provided.
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