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

Model Number 9-PFO-025

Device Problem Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)

Patient Problem Embolism (1829)

Event Date 10/04/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

An event of embolization and device removal 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.

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2019, a 25 mm amplatzer pfo occluder was implanted successfully by using fluoroscopy and tte.A wiggle-test was performed and the device appeared stable.2 days later a follow-up a tte was performed and the device was regularly positioned and the patient was discharged.On (b)(6) 2019, a follow-up tte was performed and it was stated that the device was embolized into the abdominal aorta.The device was captured by a snare, pulled down into the arteria femoralis and finally the device was surgically removed out of the arteria femoralis.The patient was reported to be in stable condition.

• Brand Name: AMPLATZER PFO 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: pamela yip ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 9364303
• MDR Text Key: 167764229
• Report Number: 2135147-2019-00351
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MLV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00811806011288
• UDI-Public: 00811806011288
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: P120021
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 11/22/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/22/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/30/2023
• Device Model Number: 9-PFO-025
• Device Catalogue Number: 9-PFO-025
• Device Lot Number: 6784815
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/24/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/19/2018
• 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; Other; Required Intervention