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

Model Number 9-ASD-012

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem Embolism (1829)

Event Date 02/11/2016

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 (b)(6) 2016, a 12mm amplatzer septal occluder (aso) was implanted.Later the same day, the aso was found embolized in the aorta.The patient was returned to the cath lab and the aso was snared successfully.The patient was stable post-procedure and will be re-evaluated for percutaneous or surgical closure at a later date.

• 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: 5493533
• MDR Text Key: 40125970
• Report Number: 2135147-2016-00029
• 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
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/11/2016

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: 01/01/2017
• Device Model Number: 9-ASD-012
• Device Catalogue Number: 9-ASD-012
• Device Lot Number: 1201035401
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/11/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/10/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/03/2012
• 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