This is filed to report a torn soft tip it was reported that on (b)(6) 2019, a mitraclip procedure was performed to treat functional mitral regurgitation (mr) with a grade of 4.
An ntr clip was placed on the mitral valve, reducing mr to a grade of 1.
On an unknown date, the patient returned to the hospital and echocardiography showed mr had increased to a grade of 4.
The clip remained stable and the physician stated the recurrent mr was due to a progression of disease.
On (b)(6) 2021, an additional mitraclip procedure was performed.
The steerable guide catheter (sgc) was inserted, but was unable to pass through the septum.
Therefore, the sgc was removed.
Upon removal, it was observed the soft tip had become torn.
A new sgc was inserted without issues and one clip was placed on the mitral valve, reducing mr to a grade of 1.
There were no adverse patient effects and no clinically significant delay occurred.
No additional information was provided.
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