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

Model Number 9-ASD-032

Device Problem Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)

Patient Problem Embolism (1829)

Event Date 12/03/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event of device migration could not be confirmed.A more comprehensive assessment could not be performed as 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.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2020, a 32 mm amplatzer septal occluder was selected for implant.During the implant procedure the minnesota maneuver was successfully used to implant the device.Upon releasing the device from the delivery cable, the device migrated into the left atrium.The device was successfully snared and retrieved percutaneously to resolve the event.The patient is stable.

• 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: pamela yip ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 11061251
• MDR Text Key: 223451056
• Report Number: 2135147-2020-00551
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MLV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00811806010236
• UDI-Public: 00811806010236
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• PMA/PMN Number: P000039
• 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: 12/22/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/22/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 9-ASD-032
• Device Catalogue Number: 9-ASD-032
• Device Lot Number: 7411845
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/03/2020
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/26/2020
• 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