Model Number DUCT OCCLUDER |
Device Problem
Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)
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Patient Problem
Arrhythmia (1721)
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Event Date 03/10/2022 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, a 8/6 mm amplatzer duct occluder was chosen for a patent ductus arteriosus defect closure procedure using a amplatzer torqvue delivery system.The device was sized according to echocardiogram (echo).The device was implanted.After implant, the patient had develop an arrhythmia.An echocardiogram was performed revealing the device had embolized into the pulmonary artery.The device was snared and a new 12/10 mm amplatzer duct occluder was implanted.The patient remained hemodynamically stable throughout the procedure.There was no clinically significant delay in procedure.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.Na.
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Event Description
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N/a.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The previous report was submitted on 9/22/22 and failed ack 3.This report is being resubmitted at the request of the cesub help desk due to an infrastructure issue at fda.An event of device embolism was reported.The investigation confirmed the device met dimensional and visual specifications when analyzed at abbott.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all specifications.Information from the field indicated that the occluder which miss-sized, which caused the embolism.There is no indication of a product quality issue with regards to manufacture, design, or labeling.
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