(b)(4).The device was not returned for evaluation.A review of the lot history record identified no manufacturing nonconformities issued to the reported lot.The reported patient effects of cardiac arrest and hypotension as listed in the mitraclip nt system instructions for use, are known possible complications associated with mitraclip procedures.Although a conclusive cause for the reported patient effects and the relationship to the device, if any, cannot be determined, there is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to manufacture, design or labeling.
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This is filed to report the cardiac arrest.It was reported that this was a mitraclip procedure to treat mixed mitral regurgitation (mr) with a grade of 3-4.The steerable guide catheter (sgc) was inserted into the left atrium.After 4-5 minutes, while preparing the clip delivery system (cds), the patient became hypotensive and experienced cardiac arrest.Cardiopulmonary resuscitation was started, medication administered and a pacemaker applied.The cause of the hypotension and cardiac arrest could not be determined and the procedure was discontinued.The patient remained hospitalized, and was noted to be stable and improving.No additional information was provided.
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