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

Model Number OCCLUDER

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

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

Event Date 03/01/2022

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, a 4/6 amplatzer piccolo was successfully implanted in a (b)(6), (b)(6) patient in the intraductal position.The patient had the following patent ductus arteriosus (pda) dimensions: pda minimal diameter of 1.9 mm, pda length of 10-12 mm and diameter at aortic ampulla of 5.3 mm.Overnight, the device had became embolized and traveled into the distal left pulmonary artery (lpa).In an emergency procedure on (b)(6) 2022, the device was removed via transcatheter snare to resolve the event.The patient remained hemodynamically stable throughout and is currently stable.The physician alleges the cause of the event to be due to the device being undersized.It was unknown if the device was replaced.

Manufacturer Narrative

An event of embolism of a 4/6mm 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, the duct was longer than the sizing chart included for patients larger than 2ks, measuring at 11mm, and that the device diameter selected (4mm) was larger than recommended for a minimal ductus diameter of 1.9mm (3mm).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.There is no indication of a product quality issue with regards to manufacture design or labeling.

• Brand Name: AMPLATZER PICCOLO
• Type of Device: OCCLUDER, PATENT DUCTUS, ARTERIOSUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT MEDICAL REG# 2135147; 5050 nathan ln n; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 13911532
• MDR Text Key: 288479206
• Report Number: 2135147-2022-00102
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MAE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067031020
• UDI-Public: 05415067031020
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: P020024
• 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: 05/20/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/25/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: OCCLUDER
• Device Catalogue Number: 9-PDAP-04-06-L
• Device Lot Number: 7789872
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/02/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/06/2021
• 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 Outcome(s): Life Threatening; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 8 MO
• Patient Weight: 6 KG