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

Model Number 9-ASD-028

Device Problem Inadequacy of Device Shape and/or Size (1583)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 09/03/2015

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The results of this investigation confirmed the aso met dimensional specifications when analyzed at sjm.A review of the device history record confirmed the occluder met all visual, dimensional, and functional specifications at the time it was manufactured, prior to shipment.There was no evidence to suggest there was an intrinsic defect in the occluder, and the cause for the embolization remains unknown.

Event Description

The patient's large atrial septal defect closure was attempted with a 26mm amplatzer septal occluder (aso) initially; however it was too small and was removed still attached to the delivery cable.A 28mm aso was implanted but embolized after it was released.The 28mm aso was percutaneously retrieved.A 30mm aso was attempted but was too small and removed still attached to the delivery cable.A 32mm aso was implanted successfully.

• 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: 5099229
• MDR Text Key: 26596573
• Report Number: 2135147-2015-00109
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MLV
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P000039
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Report Date: 09/03/2015

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: No Information
• Device Expiration Date: 02/28/2019
• Device Model Number: 9-ASD-028
• Device Catalogue Number: 9-ASD-028
• Device Lot Number: 4578818
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/14/2015
• 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?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/24/2014
• 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): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 15 YR
• Patient Weight: 60