Performed at Gleneagles Hospital by Dr. Sai Sudhakar, the minimally invasive repair marks the first use of Meril Life Sciences’ Made-in-India valve clip system in Telugu states, offering a cost-effective alternative to imported devices
In a breakthrough moment for cardiac care in the Telugu states, a 70-year-old patient has successfully undergone a Transcatheter Edge-to-Edge Repair (TEER) procedure at Gleneagles Hospital, Hyderabad, using an indigenously developed heart valve clip called MyClip.
The procedure, led by Dr. Sai Sudhakar, Senior Consultant Interventional Cardiologist, marks the first time the MyClip system has been used in Hyderabad and Telangana. Developed by Meril Life Sciences, MyClip is designed to repair leaking mitral valves without the need for open-heart surgery.
Doctors explained that the patient had been suffering from severe mitral regurgitation, a condition in which the heart’s mitral valve does not close properly, causing blood to leak backward. Traditional surgery was considered too risky due to age and other health complications, making TEER the preferred option.
By deploying MyClip through a minimally invasive catheter-based technique, the medical team was able to repair the valve and restore normal blood flow. The patient recovered without complications and was discharged within days, according to hospital officials.
The TEER technique itself has been in use globally for more than a decade, but until recently it relied on expensive imported devices. With MyClip, India now has its own cost-effective, Made-in-India alternative, which experts say could make advanced cardiac interventions accessible to a wider population.
Speaking about the case, Dr. Sai Sudhakar said the procedure represents a significant advance for patients in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. He added that having an indigenous option not only reduces costs but also demonstrates the maturity of India’s medical device ecosystem.
Industry observers noted that the MyClip procedure in Hyderabad highlights the growing role of Indian-made medical technologies in reducing dependency on imports and making advanced healthcare more affordable.
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