MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AGA MEDICAL CORPORATION AMPLATZER PICCOLO OCCLUDER; OCCLUDER, PATENT DUCTUS, ARTERIOSUS

Model Number 9-PDAP-04-04-L

Device Problems Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)

Patient Problem Embolism (1829)

Event Date 08/12/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The results/method and conclusion codes along with investigation results will be provided in the final report.

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2020, a 4-4 amplatzer piccolo was selected for implant on a (b)(6) kg patient.The patient has the following pda dimension; minimal diameter: 2.5mm, ampulla: 4mm, length:6mm and the device was placed intraductal.The device was released and looked in a stable position.On chest x-ray, it was observed that the device had embolized to the pulmonary artery.The 4-4 piccolo was snared and removed from the patient.A 5-2 piccolo was implanted instead.The chest x-ray was completed in the nicu and the device was seen to be in a stable position.The patient is currently stable and recovering in the nicu.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information for: g4, g7, h2, h6, and h10.An event of device embolization of the 4-4mm piccolo device was reported.A more comprehensive assessment could not be performed as the device was not returned for analysis.A review of the measurements as reported from the field was performed.Per the sizing table in the instructions for use, arten600042307 version b, the correct size piccolo occluder for the measurements provided was 4-2mm piccolo, smaller than the embolized device.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all specifications.The cause of the reported event could not be conclusively determined.A capa was initiated for further investigation on the device embolization per internal procedures.

• Brand Name: AMPLATZER PICCOLO OCCLUDER
• Type of Device: OCCLUDER, PATENT DUCTUS, ARTERIOSUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): AGA MEDICAL CORPORATION; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• MDR Report Key: 10507833
• MDR Text Key: 206195923
• Report Number: 2135147-2020-00393
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MAE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067031013
• UDI-Public: 05415067031013
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P020024
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Remedial Action: Replace
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 12/20/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 9-PDAP-04-04-L
• Device Catalogue Number: 9-PDAP-04-04-L
• Device Lot Number: 7409373
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/14/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/09/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 09/21/2020; 11/10/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/23/2020; 12/20/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Weight: 2