MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AGA MEDICAL CORPORATION AMPLATZER SEPTAL OCCLUDER; CARDIAC OCCLUSION DEVICE

Model Number 9-ASD-016

Device Problem Unintended Movement (3026)

Patient Problem Congenital Defect/Deformity (1782)

Event Date 09/04/2015

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.Our investigation was limited to the review of the device history record, which showed that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and indicated complete in accordance with sjm specifications and procedures.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.

Event Description

On the initial attempt, the 16 mm amplatzer septal occluder (aso) did not deploy as intended and was unable to be positioned as desired.During the second attempt, the device was deployed and released from the delivery cable but embolized to the right atrium after deployment.The aso was surgically removed.A 14mm aso was successfully implanted.

• Brand Name: AMPLATZER SEPTAL OCCLUDER
• Type of Device: CARDIAC OCCLUSION DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): AGA MEDICAL CORPORATION; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): AGA MEDICAL CORPORATION; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer Contact: denise johnson ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517564470
• MDR Report Key: 5096913
• MDR Text Key: 26530684
• Report Number: 2135147-2015-00107
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MLV
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CO
• PMA/PMN Number: P000039
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Report Date: 09/04/2015

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 Expiration Date: 09/30/2019
• Device Model Number: 9-ASD-016
• Device Catalogue Number: 9-ASD-016
• Device Lot Number: 4915780
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/23/2015
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/06/2014
• 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): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 4 YR
• Patient Weight: 6