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

Model Number 9-ASD-034

Device Problem Unintended Movement (3026)

Patient Problem No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 02/06/2017

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

The 34 mm amplatzer septal occluder (aso) was placed in the atrial septum, where part of the aso prolapsed into the right atrium.The physician released the aso from the cable; however, he was not satisfied with the position.Therefore, he attempted to snare the aso with a 12 mm snare, which resulted in the aso embolizing to the right atrium (ra), followed by migration to the right ventricle (rv), and ultimately to the right ventricular outflow tract (rvot).The user attempted to snare the aso into the ra by the rij and rfv, but was unsuccessful.After 3 hours, attempts were abandoned and the patient had the aso surgically removed.The patient was reported to be in stable condition.

• 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: 6377215
• MDR Text Key: 69043810
• Report Number: 2135147-2017-00027
• 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: 02/06/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/03/2017
• 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-034
• Device Catalogue Number: 9-ASD-034
• Device Lot Number: 4822364
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/06/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/08/2014
• 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: 40 YR