MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT MEDICAL AMPLATZER AMULET; CARDIAC PLUG

Model Number	9-ACP2-007-018
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Pericarditis (4448)
Date of Event	08/01/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2025, a 18mm amplatzer amulet left atrial appendage occluder was chosen for implant using a 14f amplatzer torqvue 45x45 delivery sheath.The patient's activated clotting time (act) levels in the targeted zone was >= 250s.The amulet was successfully implanted without any difficulties.After the procedure, the patient reported having a mild pericarditis.The patient prescribed with colchicine and reported stable.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device remains implanted in patient.The device will not be returned for evaluation.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
There was no reported device malfunction associated with the amplatzer amulet.An event for patient effects of pericarditis was reported.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.Additionally, a review of the complaint history identified no other complaints reported from this lot.Based on the information received, the cause for the reported pericarditis could not be conclusively determined.The reported hospitalization were the result of case-specific circumstances, as there was not intervention was performed and remained in the hospital.There is no indication of a product quality issue with regards to manufacture, design, or labeling.
Event or Problem Description
N/a.

• Brand Name: AMPLATZER AMULET
• Common Device Name: CARDIAC PLUG
• 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: 22898595
• Report Number: 2135147-2025-04800
• Device Sequence Number: 15699414
• Product Code: NGV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00811806013466
• UDI-Public: (01)00811806013466(17)271031(10)8785758
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OR
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P200049
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2025
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/21/2025

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 Model Number: 9-ACP2-007-018
• Device Catalogue Number: 9-ACP2-007-018
• Device Lot Number: 8785758
• 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: 08/01/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/07/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/26/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/21/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/01/2022
• 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: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown