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

Model Number	9-ASD-014
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	01/24/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2026, a 14mm amplatzer septal occluder was chosen for implant using an 8f non- abbott delivery system.During the procedure, while deploying the occluder , it was noted that the right disc of the occluder was not conforming to its desired shape and took form of cobra-like deformation.Multiple attempts were made but the occluder did not take the desired shape and therefore it was retrieved back.The procedure was completed using a 16mm amplatzer septal occluder.The deformed device was never released from the delivery cable.There was no interaction with the cardiac structures during deployment and no angulation/kink were noticed in the delivery system.The patient remained hemodynamically stable throughout the procedure.There was no clinically significant delay in procedure and no adverse patient effects.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device is not returning for evaluation.Investigation is not yet complete.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An event of device deformity 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 defined manufacturing specifications.There were no complaints associated with any other devices from the lot.Based on the information received, 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.
Event or Problem Description
N/a.

• 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: 24390218
• Report Number: 2135147-2026-01023
• Device Sequence Number: 10518931
• Product Code: MLV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00811806010113
• UDI-Public: (01)00811806010113(17)300228(10)10750945
• 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: 2026
• Device Explanted Year: 2026
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/19/2026

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-014
• Device Catalogue Number: 9-ASD-014
• Device Lot Number: 10750945
• 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: 01/24/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/10/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/19/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/19/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/03/2025
• 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 Sex: Unknown