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To investigate methods for retrieving a free-floating transcatheter edge-to-edge repair clip in a giant left atrium.

April 15, 2026Open Access

Retrieval of a Free-Floating Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) Clip in a Giant Left Atrium

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To investigate methods for retrieving a free-floating transcatheter edge-to-edge repair clip in a giant left atrium.
Describes a case of device embolization during TEER
Outlines retrieval techniques used in a giant left atrium setting
Analyzes challenges posed by jet-driven device motion
Successfully retrieved the embolized TEER clip
Highlights the complexity and risks involved in retrieval
Identifies jet dynamics as a contributing factor to retrieval difficulties

Abstract

Device embolization during transcatheter edge-to-edge repair is a rare and catastrophic complication. Retrieval can be particularly challenging in a giant left atrium (LA), where jet-driven device motion may render active “chasing” ineffective.

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Ruitao Hou

Suzhou Municipal Hospital

Munire Zaibi

Xinjiang Medical University

Jiayi Weng

Suzhou Municipal Hospital

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Nanjing Medical University

Xinjiang Medical University

Suzhou Municipal Hospital

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Retrieval of a Free-Floating Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) Clip in a Giant Left Atrium

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