MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL AMPLATZER SEPTAL OCCLUDER; TRANSCATHETER SEPTAL OCCLUDER

Model Number	SEPTAL OCCLUDER
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Fold, Unfold or Collapse (1254)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/25/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2022, a 15mm amplatzer septal occluder (aso) was selected for implant.Upon deployment the device deformed into a cobra shape.It was retracted from the patient prior to released from the delivery cable and redeployed outside the patient without deformation.There was an attempt at a second deployment inside the patient but the deformation appeared again.There was no in interaction with cardiac structures during deployment and no angulation or kink noticed in the delivery system.The device was replaced with a 16mm amplatzer septal occluder and the procedure was completed without further incident.The was delay in the procedure but the patient remain hemodynamically stable, throughout the procedure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An event of 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 that the product met all specifications.The cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the labeling design or manufacturing of the device.Per the instructions for use, the recommended size delivery system for use with a 15mm amplatzer septal occluder is a 7f.

• Brand Name: AMPLATZER SEPTAL OCCLUDER
• Common Device Name: TRANSCATHETER SEPTAL OCCLUDER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT MEDICAL; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): ST. JUDE MEDICAL #3014918977; edificio #44 calle 0, ave. 2; el coyol alajuela 1897- 4050; CS 1897-4050
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; 6517565400
• MDR Report Key: 15478463
• Report Number: 2135147-2022-01348
• Device Sequence Number: 12155062
• Product Code: MLV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00811806010120
• UDI-Public: 00811806010120
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: P000039
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2022
• Device Explanted Year: 2022
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/20/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/31/2023
• Device Model Number: SEPTAL OCCLUDER
• Device Catalogue Number: 9-ASD-015
• Device Lot Number: 6805971
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/31/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/05/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/24/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/20/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/11/2019
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Male