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It was reported that a mitraclip procedure was performed to treat functional mitral regurgitation (mr) with a grade of 4-5 on a patient with a small atrium.A steerable guide catheter (sgc) was prepared per the instructions for use (ifu) and successfully crossed the septum.A mitraclip xtw clip delivery system (cds) was prepared and inserted.However, when the clip was inserted into the left atrium (la), it was unable to open.Troubleshooting was performed, but the clip was still unable to open.Therefore, a decision was made to remove and replace the clip.However, as the cds was retracted into the sgc, it appeared unstable; it appeared that it was not well attached to the mandrel, and every movement made, the clip would turn off the mandrel until the clip was perpendicular to the sgc.A snare was then inserted to retrieve the clip.However, the clip was unable to be retrieved, and remained inside the patient, attached to the septum.There was no clinically significant delay in the procedure.The patient was reported to be stable.
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