MAUDE Adverse Event Report: AGA MEDICAL CORPORATION AMPLATZER SEPTAL OCCLUDER; TRANSCATHETER SEPTAL OCCLUDER

Model Number 9-ASD-007

Device Problem Unintended Movement (3026)

Patient Problem Embolism (1829)

Event Date 05/23/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Further information regarding this event has been requested.The investigation results will be provided in a subsequent submission.

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2019, a 7mm amplatzer septal occluder was selected for implant.During procedure the device embolized from atrial septum to the descending aorta.The device was successfully removed.The patient was reported to be in stable condition.

Manufacturer Narrative

An event of embolization was reported.The results of the investigation are inconclusive since the device was not returned for analysis.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all specifications at the time of commercialization.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.

• Brand Name: AMPLATZER SEPTAL OCCLUDER
• Type of Device: TRANSCATHETER SEPTAL OCCLUDER
• 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: stephanie o' sullivan ; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 8708471
• MDR Text Key: 148321073
• Report Number: 2135147-2019-00173
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MLV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00811806010045
• UDI-Public: 00811806010045
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 10/03/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/30/2021
• Device Model Number: 9-ASD-007
• Device Catalogue Number: 9-ASD-007
• Device Lot Number: 5707216
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/23/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/18/2019
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 09/29/2019
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 10/03/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/29/2016
• 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 Age: 24 YR