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

Catalog Number	9-ASD-034
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	11/15/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An event of device deformity during procedure was reported.Use of the incorrect size delivery system, anatomical interference, and angulation or kink in the delivery system upon deployment are potential causes of the reported event.Information from field indicated that there was no angulation or kinking in the delivery system.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 specifications.Based on the information received, the cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2023, a 34mm amplatzer septal occluder was chosen for implant.During deployment, the device was observed to deform in a cobra-like shape.A replacement 36mm amplatzer septal occluder was successfully implanted.There was no adverse patient effect or clinically significant delay.The patient remained hemodynamically stable throughout the procedure.The patient was reported to be stable.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An event of device deformity could not be confirmed.The device was returned to abbott for investigation and the device met functional specifications when analyzed under non-physiological conditions.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all defined manufacturing specifications.Information from field indicated that there was no angulation or kinking in the delivery system.The cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.

• 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: 18311438
• Report Number: 2135147-2023-05454
• Device Sequence Number: 6267177
• Product Code: MLV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00811806010243
• UDI-Public: 00811806010243
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: P000039
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• 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): 01/17/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 9-ASD-034
• Device Lot Number: 8960642
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/27/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/08/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/12/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/17/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/24/2023
• 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: Unknown