MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL AMPLATZER PICCOLO; OCCLUDER, PATENT DUCTUS, ARTERIOSUS

Catalog Number	9-PDAP-05-04-L
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	11/11/2024
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 a 5mm x 4mm amplatzer piccolo occluder was selected for implant on (b)(6) 2024 for a patient weighed at 2kg with a minimal ductus diameter of 3.5mm and a ductus length of 13mm, using a 4f amplatzer torqvue low profile catheter.During implant the device took on a snake shape.The device was not released from the delivery cable.The device was replaced with a new 5mm x 4mm amplatzer piccolo occluder.There were no interactions with cardiac structures.There were no angulations or kinks noted on the delivery system.The patient remained hemodynamically stable throughout the procedure.There were no clinically significant delays in the procedure.There were no adverse effects to the patient.The patient status was stable.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An event of device deformity was reported.A returned device inspection 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, a cause for the reported device deformity could not be conclusively determined.Use of the incorrect size delivery system, anatomical interference, user techniques, and angulation or kink in the delivery system upon deployment are potential causes of the reported event.There is no indication of a product quality issue with regards to manufacture, design, or labeling.

• Brand Name: AMPLATZER PICCOLO
• Common Device Name: OCCLUDER, PATENT DUCTUS, ARTERIOSUS
• 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: 20844525
• Report Number: 2135147-2024-06116
• Device Sequence Number: 8255931
• Product Code: MAE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067031044
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067031044(17)290131(10)10190778
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: VM
• PMA/510(K) Number: P020024
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Device Explanted Year: 2024
• 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): 01/07/2025

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-PDAP-05-04-L
• Device Lot Number: 10190778
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/11/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/28/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/04/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/07/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/08/2024
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: 4F AMPL TORQ LP [9-TVLPC4F90/080, LOT: 10219398]
• Patient Sex: Unknown
• Patient Weight: 2 KG