(b)(4).
During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.
The customer reported the clip was discarded.
Investigation is not yet complete.
A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
The proglide closure devices referenced are being filed under separate medwatch reports.
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This is filed to report the perforation and medical intervention.
It was reported that this was a mitraclip procedure to treat degenerative mitral regurgitation (mr) with a grade of 4, with a papillary muscle rupture.
Right femoral vein was accessed and prepared with two pro glide closure devices prior to inserting the steerable guide catheter (sgc).
The sgc was inserted into the vein over a non-abbott wire; however, resistance met during advancement.
Fluoroscopy showed the proglide device was entangled on the sgc, causing the non-abbott wire to become kinked.
It is unknown if the cause of resistance was the proglide closure devices or the non-abbott wire.
The proglide devices were removed, and the sgc was removed over the wire.
The non-abbott wire was cut with wire cutters and subsequently removed.
A veinogram revealed the femoral vein had a small perforation.
The perforation was bleeding and it was contained; pressure was applied to control bleeding.
The sgc was flushed and re-advanced to the mitral valve to continue with the procedure.
Two clips were implanted, reducing mr to 2.
There was no clinically significant delay in the procedure.
No additional information was provided.
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