| Model Number |
PFO OCCLUDER |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/31/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that on an unknown date in (b)(6) 2023, a 35mm amplatzer pfo occluder was implanted into a patient.On (b)(6) 2023, a routine echocardiogram showed the device had embolized into pulmonary artery.Device was successfully captured using a 22 french sheath and a snare.The patient was discharged home the next day.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An event of explant due to migration of the device into pulmonary artery 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.
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