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

Model Number	9-ASD-022
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	05/15/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device is expected to be returned for investigation.It has not yet been received.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2025, a 22mm amplatzer septal occluder was selected for implant using an 8f amplatzer trevisio intravascular delivery system.During implant, the occluder deformed into a "squashed" and cobra-like shape.There were no interactions with cardiac structures during deployment and no angulation/kink was observed with the delivery system.The occluder was never released from the delivery cable while inside the patient and was removed.It was exchanged for a new 22mm amplatzer septal occluder, which was successfully implanted.No patient consequences were reported.
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.However, two images were received from the field, showing cobra deformation.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed, and the product met all defined manufacturing specifications.The cause of the reported incident could not be conclusively determined.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to labeling design or manufacturing of the device.Please note that per the instructions for use, the recommended size delivery system for use with a 22 mm amplatzer septal occluder is an 9f.A 8f sheath was used to deliver the device.

• 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: 22152902
• Report Number: 2135147-2025-02950
• Device Sequence Number: 15766704
• Product Code: MLV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00811806010182
• UDI-Public: (01)00811806010182(17)280630(10)9164587
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: KS
• 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): 07/17/2025

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 Model Number: 9-ASD-022
• Device Catalogue Number: 9-ASD-022
• Device Lot Number: 9164587
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/15/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/03/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/05/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/17/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/28/2023
• 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 Age: 37 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 68 KG