MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL AMPLATZER POST-INFARCT VSD OCCLUDER; TRANSCATHETER SEPTAL OCCLUDER

Model Number POST INFARCT MUSCULAR VSD OCCLUDER

Device Problems Difficult to Fold, Unfold or Collapse (1254); Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Device Damaged by Another Device (2915)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 03/10/2023

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6), 2023, a 24mm amplatzer post-infarct muscular vsd occluder was implanted using a 10f amplatzer trevisio intravascular delivery system.On (b)(6), 2023, the device embolized into the right ventricle.On and unknown date, the device was snared and moved into the left ventricle.It was noted that there was a large amount of resistance moving the device with the snare.Upon inspection of the device, it was noted that the device had deformed into a cobra shape.It is thought that the device was caught in the tricuspid cords, so when the occluder was deployed the right disk didn't form correctly or elongate.The patient is reported to be stable.No additional information was provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.

Manufacturer Narrative

An event of cobra shaped device deformity was reported.A returned device 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 defined manufacturing specifications.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.Please note, per the amplatzer post-infarct muscular vsd occluder instructions for use instructions for use, arten600196897 revision a "warnings: caution: embolized devices must be removed.Embolized devices should not be withdrawn through intracardiac structures unless they have been adequately collapsed within a sheath.".

• Brand Name: AMPLATZER POST-INFARCT VSD OCCLUDER
• Type of Device: TRANSCATHETER SEPTAL OCCLUDER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT MEDICAL REG# 2135147; 5050 nathan ln n; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 16685488
• MDR Text Key: 312732484
• Report Number: 2135147-2023-01476
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MLV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067028143
• UDI-Public: 05415067028143
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: P040040
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/18/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/05/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: POST INFARCT MUSCULAR VSD OCCLUDER
• Device Catalogue Number: 9-VSDMPIHDE-024
• Device Lot Number: 8200473
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/16/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/10/2021
• 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): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 72 YR