MAUDE Adverse Event Report: W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. GORE® CARDIOFORM ASD OCCLUDER; TRANSCATHETER SEPTAL OCCLUDER

Catalog Number	ASD44A
Medical Device Problem Code	Biocompatibility (2886)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Hypersensitivity/Allergic reaction (1907)
Date of Event	11/20/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the physician implanted a 44mm gore® cardioform asd occluder to treat a septal defect on (b)(6) 2024.The physician notified gore that an explant will be scheduled due to nickel allergy.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The gore® cardioform asd occluder instructions for use state the following in the warnings section: "this device contains nitinol, an alloy of nickel and titanium.Persons with allergic reactions to these metals may suffer an allergic reaction to this implant.Prior to implantation, patients should be counseled on the materials contained in the device, as well as potential for allergy to the materials.Certain allergic reactions can be serious; patients should be instructed to notify their physicians immediately if they suspect they are experiencing an allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing or inflammation of the face or throat.Some patients may also develop an allergy to nickel if this device is implanted." w.L.Gore & associates, inc.(gore) is submitting this report to comply with 21 c.F.R.Part 803, the medical device reporting regulation.This report is based upon information obtained by gore, which the company may not have been able to fully investigate or verify prior to the date the report was required by the fda.Blank fields present on this report include required fields and fields determined to be not applicable.Blank required fields indicate that the information was not provided, was deemed unavailable or was not applicable.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, gore, or its associates that the device, gore or its associates caused or contributed to the event described in the report.In particular, this report does not constitute a legal admission by anyone that the product described in this report has any defects or has malfunctioned, as defined from a legal standpoint.These words are included in the report and are fixed items for selection created by the fda, to categorize the type of event solely for the purpose of reporting pursuant to part 803.This statement should be included with any information or report disclosed to the public under the freedom of information act.

• Brand Name: GORE® CARDIOFORM ASD OCCLUDER
• Common Device Name: TRANSCATHETER SEPTAL OCCLUDER
• Manufacturer (Section D): W. L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC.; 1505 n. fourth street; flagstaff AZ 86004
• Manufacturer (Section G): KENDRICK PEAK MPD B/P; 4250 w. kiltie lane; flagstaff AZ 86005
• Manufacturer Contact: marci stewart ; 1505 n. fourth street; flagstaff, AZ 86004 ; 9285263030
• MDR Report Key: 20913170
• Report Number: 2017233-2024-05586
• Device Sequence Number: 12875159
• Product Code: MLV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00733132636518
• UDI-Public: 00733132636518
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: WA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P050006
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 12/12/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: ASD44A
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/20/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/12/2024
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/25/2024
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Age: 60 YR
• Patient Sex: Female