Chennai: Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road, Chennai, has achieved a significant medical milestone by successfully performing India's first procedure using the indigenously developed Mitral Clip (MyClip) device on a 58-year-old woman suffering from severe kidney disease, liver complications, and advanced heart failure.

The patient, who had been experiencing severe breathlessness and fatigue for over three years, was diagnosed with mitral regurgitation — a condition in which blood leaks backward through the heart's mitral valve. Traditional surgery was ruled out due to her high-risk health condition.

The procedure was led by Prof. Dr Ajith Pillai, Chief Cardiologist and Head of Department, Kauvery Hospital, using MyClip, developed by Gujarat-based medical technology company Meril under the “Make in India” initiative. The device was implanted through a minimally invasive technique, avoiding open-heart surgery. The patient has since shown remarkable recovery.

Until recently, only imported mitral clip devices were available in India at high cost. The introduction of MyClip marks a breakthrough in making advanced cardiac care accessible and affordable.

According to Dr Pillai, over 1.5 million Indians suffer from severe mitral regurgitation. The successful use of the homegrown device offers new hope for high-risk patients and reflects India's growing medical innovation.