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

Model Number 9-ASD-022

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

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

Event Date 01/11/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The results/method and conclusion codes along with investigation results will be provided in a subsequent submission.

Event Description

It was reported that a 22mm amplatzer septal occluder was selected for an implant on (b)(6) 2021.The left disc of the device did not open up properly it appeared bulbous in shape, it was tried 2-3 times again, but the same thing persisted.So the physician had to retrieve the device.There was no kink in the delivery system.No device was implanted.Patient stable, no additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event of bulbous deformation could not be confirmed.The investigation confirmed the device met visual and functional specifications when analyzed at abbott.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 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: 13361259
• MDR Text Key: 284720224
• Report Number: 2135147-2022-00021
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MLV
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• 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: 02/24/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/26/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 9-ASD-022
• Device Catalogue Number: 9-ASD-022
• Device Lot Number: 7203443
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 02/02/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/14/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/30/2019
• 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