The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Devices)·Z-0117-2023·Announced 2022-10-26

MitraClip G4 and TriClip G4 Cardiac Devices Recalled for Clip Locking Malfunction

Abbott has recalled MitraClip G4 and TriClip G4 cardiac repair devices due to clip locking malfunctions that may prevent proper device deployment. These malfunctions could lead to failed procedures and serious complications including device embolization.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Class II medical device recall with documented clip locking malfunctions that could lead to serious patient complications including device embolization and tissue injury. No cases of actual harm or illness are reported in the source.

Plain-English summary

Abbott Vascular has recalled certain MitraClip G4 and TriClip G4 cardiac repair devices due to increased clip locking malfunctions. These devices are used in cardiac procedures to repair mitral regurgitation. The malfunction prevents the device from establishing the final arm angle and clip opening while locked, which may result in unsuccessful procedures.

Contributing factors to the malfunction may include clip locking component material properties and certain use conditions. An unsuccessful clip procedure could lead to recurrence of severe mitral regurgitation, device embolization, or tissue injury.

The recall applies to all lots of the affected devices, with 767 units distributed worldwide, including throughout the United States. Healthcare providers with these devices should contact Abbott Vascular for information regarding the recall.

The recalled product

Product
Product/Part: MitraClip G4 CDS NT REPAIR-MR Clinical/CDS0704-NT, MitraClip G4 CDS NTW REPAIR-MR Clinical/CDS0704-NTW, MitraClip G4 CDS XT REPAIR-MR Clinical/CDS0704-XT, MitraClip G4 CDS XTW REPAIR-MR Clinical/CDS0704-XTW, TriClip NT Clip Delivery Sys CLIN/TCDS0203-NT, TriCli
Manufacturer
Abbott Vascular
Hazard
  • device-malfunction
  • embolization
  • tissue-injury

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (11)

  • Part/UDI-GTIN: CDS0704-NT/08717648234576
  • CDS0704-NTW/08717648234590
  • CDS0704-XT/08717648234583
  • CDS0704-XTW/08717648234606
  • TCDS0203-NT/08717648229992
  • TCDS0203-XT/08717648229961
  • TCDS0303-NT/08717648334276
  • TCDS0303-NTW/08717648334290
  • TCDS0303-XT/08717648334283
  • TCDS0303-XTW/08717648334306
  • TCDS0203-XT/08717648229961 All lots.

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.