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

Model Number 9-ASD-010

Device Problem Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problems No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/16/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Further information regarding this event has been requested.The results/method and conclusion codes along with investigation results will be provided in a subsequent submission.

Event Description

On (b)(6) 2020, a 10mm amplatzer septal occluder was selected for implant.During deployment, a cobra-like deformation was noted.The device was recaptured and exchanged for a 11mm amplatzer septal occluder and was successfully implanted.The patient was reported to be in stable condition.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event of deformation upon deployment 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.

• Brand Name: AMPLATZER SEPTAL OCCLUDER
• Type of Device: TRANSCATHETER SEPTAL OCCLUDER
• Manufacturer (Section D): AGA MEDICAL CORPORATION; 5050 nathan lane north; plymouth MN 55442
• MDR Report Key: 11132739
• MDR Text Key: 225816817
• Report Number: 2135147-2021-00016
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MLV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00811806010076
• UDI-Public: 00811806010076
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: P000039
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/29/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/07/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 9-ASD-010
• Device Catalogue Number: 9-ASD-010
• Device Lot Number: 7293363
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/28/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention