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

Model Number	9-ASD-024
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	07/22/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported on (b)(6) 2025 a 24mm amplatzer septal occluder was selected for implant using a non-abbott delivery sheath.During the procedure the left disc of the occluder took on a cobra shape.Several attempts were made to re-deploy the occluder, however the cobra shape remained.The occluder was not released from the delivery cable.The occluder was removed from the patient and replaced with a 24mm non-abbott device.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
Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported on (b)(6) 2025 a 24mm amplatzer septal occluder was selected for implant using a non-abbott delivery sheath.During the procedure the left disc of the occluder took on a cobra shape.Several attempts were made to re-deploy the occluder, however the cobra shape remained.The occluder was not released from the delivery cable.The occluder was removed from the patient and replaced with a 24mm non-abbott device.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 could not be confirmed.The device was returned to abbott for investigation and the device met functional specifications when analyzed under non-physiological conditions.Three photos were received from the field showing images of the deformed device.The device history record was reviewed to ensure that each manufacturing and inspection operation was performed and the product met all 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.

• 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: 22841038
• Report Number: 2135147-2025-04641
• Device Sequence Number: 21144898
• Product Code: MLV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00811806010199
• UDI-Public: (01)00811806010199(17)290831(10)10530956
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: P000039
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2025
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• 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): 10/30/2025

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-024
• Device Catalogue Number: 9-ASD-024
• Device Lot Number: 10530956
• 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: 07/22/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/24/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/19/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/30/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/24/2024
• 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: UNKNOWN NON-ABBOTT DELIVERY SHEATH.
• Patient Sex: Unknown