MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL AMPLATZER VASCULAR PLUG II; DEVICE, VASCULAR, FOR PROMOTING EMBOLIZATION

Catalog Number 9-AVP2-003

Device Problem Difficult to Fold, Unfold or Collapse (1254)

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

Event Date 01/29/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that on (b)(6) 2024, a 3mm amplatzer vascular plug 2 was chosen for implant.The plug was pushed out of the delivery system and the end was found to be deformed.There was no interaction with cardiac structures during deployment.There was no angulation or kink noticed in the delivery system.A replacement 3mm amplatzer vascular plug 2 was successfully implanted.The patient remained hemodynamically stable throughout the procedure.There was no clinically significant delay in procedure and no adverse patient effects.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device is expected to be returned for evaluation.It has not yet been received.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.

Manufacturer Narrative

An event of device deformity was reported.The investigation confirmed the device met functional and visual specifications when analyzed at abbott.One image from field appeared to show the deformation of the device in bulbous formation which was not completely deployed from delivery cable.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all specifications.The cause of reported incident could not be conclusively determined.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to labeling design or manufacturing of the device.

• Brand Name: AMPLATZER VASCULAR PLUG II
• Type of Device: DEVICE, VASCULAR, FOR PROMOTING EMBOLIZATION
• 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: 18743576
• MDR Text Key: 335811137
• Report Number: 2135147-2024-00761
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KRD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00811806010342
• UDI-Public: 00811806010342
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K071699
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/11/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/20/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 9-AVP2-003
• Device Lot Number: 9074477
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/07/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2023
• 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