MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL AMPLATZER SEPTAL OCCLUDER; TRANSCATHETER SEPTAL OCCLUDER

Model Number 9-ASD-017

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 10/13/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported a 16mm amplatzer septal occluder was chosen for procedure.During the procedure, as the user attempted to implant the device the user performed a "wiggle maneuver" and the right disc dislodged from the left atrium.The device was exchanged with a larger, 18mm amplatzer septal occluder however the device both discs were reported to be touching the posterior wall of the aorta.The device was exchanged with a new, smaller 17 mm amplatzer septal occluder.When the occluder was re-sheathed a couple of times, the device presented in a "cobra" shape.The device was exchanged with a new, 17 mm amplatzer septal occluder with a different lot number.The device was place successfully.Although the patient did remain stable throughout the procedure, the event did result in a prolonged episode of care.No additional information has been provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

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

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event of device presenting into cobra deformation could not be confirmed.A more comprehensive assessment could not be performed as the device was not returned for analysis.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all specifications.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.

• Brand Name: AMPLATZER SEPTAL OCCLUDER
• Type of Device: TRANSCATHETER SEPTAL OCCLUDER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 12839333
• MDR Text Key: 281599101
• Report Number: 2135147-2021-00442
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MLV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00811806010144
• UDI-Public: 00811806010144
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: P000039
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/30/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/18/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/31/2024
• Device Model Number: 9-ASD-017
• Device Catalogue Number: 9-ASD-017
• Device Lot Number: 6949510
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/12/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/12/2019
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Male