As reported in a research article, a device embolized two months after the procedure due to inexact measurement of the fistula.A more comprehensive assessment could not be performed as the event was non-contemporaneously reported through a literature review and no device was received for analysis.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.Please note, per the instructions for use, artmt 100092311 revision b "the amplatzer septal occluder is a percutaneous, transcatheter atrial septal defect closure device intended for the occlusion of atrial septal defects (asds) in secundum position or patients who have undergone a fenestrated fontan procedure and who now require closure of the fenestration.".
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Related manufacturer reference number: 2135147-2020-00226, 2135147-2020-00227.It was reported through a research article identifying amplatzer atrial septal defect device that may be related to a device embolization.Details are listed in the article, titled "endoscopic closure of a bronchopleural fistula after pneumonectomy with the amplatzer occluder: a step forward?" it was reported in the article that a (b)(6) years old male with tuberculosis has a 8mm fistula.A 12mm ampaltzer septal defect occluder was implanted in (b)(6) 2015.Two months post procedure, the occluder embolized due to inexact measurement of the fistula size.The occluder was removed via a thoracostomy, and the new one was installed after thorough repeated measuring.The further course was uneventful, and the fistula healed.The patient visited the clinic in 2017; his general physical condition was satisfactory.
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