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

Model Number	PFO OCCLUDER
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Protrusion/Extrusion (2979)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/20/2022
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, an 18mm amplatzer patent foramen ovale (pfo) occluder was selected for procedure.It was noted during device preparation and prior to introducing the occluder into the unknown abbott delivery system, a protruding thread on the occluder seen around the disk area.The protruding thread was not considered acceptable due to the the possibility for embolizing if implanted.The decision was made to cut out the protruding thread and implant the 18mm amplatzer pfo occluder.There were no adverse patient consequences reported.The patient remained hemodynamically stable throughout the procedure.There was no clinically significant delay in procedure and no adverse patient effects.The patient was stable at the time of report.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An event of exposed polyester threads coming out of the distal disc of an amplatzer foramen ovale occluder (pfo) was reported.A returned device assessment could not be performed as the device was not returned for analysis.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all specifications.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to labeling design or manufacturing of the device.

• Brand Name: AMPLATZER PFO OCCLUDER
• Common Device Name: 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: 15830847
• Report Number: 2135147-2022-02106
• Device Sequence Number: 5078603
• Product Code: MLV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00811806011271
• UDI-Public: 00811806011271
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: KS
• PMA/510(K) Number: P120021
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted 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): 01/18/2023

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 Model Number: PFO OCCLUDER
• Device Catalogue Number: 9-PFO-018
• Device Lot Number: 8241991
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/21/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/13/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/19/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/18/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/30/2021
• 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 Age: 52 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 58 KG