MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ABBOTT VASCULAR INC. STARCLOSE SE¿; DEVICE, HEMOSTASIS, VASCULAR

Model Number	14679-01
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Jam (2983)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/17/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device was not returned for analysis.Production record and corrective and preventative actions (capa) reviews were performed and revealed no indication of a product quality issue.Additionally, a query of the complaint handling database for the reported lot revealed there is no indication of a lot specific issue.Based on the information provided, a definitive cause for the reported issue could not be determined.Factors that contribute mechanical jam with the plunger may include, but are not limited to, vessel locator not placed against the surface of vessel; flex-guide not held in alignment with body of device and the angle of tissue tract prior to and during depression.There is no indication of a product quality issue with respect to the design, manufacture, or labeling of the device.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that this was a closure using a starclose se device after an unspecified procedure.Reportedly, in step 2, the plunger would not go down.The method used to achieve hemostasis was not provided.There were no adverse patient sequela and no reported clinically significant delay in the procedure or therapy.No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: STARCLOSE SE¿
• Common Device Name: DEVICE, HEMOSTASIS, VASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): ABBOTT VASCULAR INC.; 3200 lakeside drive; santa clara CA 95054 2807
• Manufacturer (Section G): ABBOTT VASCULAR, REG # 3005718570 (P099); cashel road; clonmel tipperary UNK ; EI UNK
• Manufacturer Contact: lindsey bell ; 26531 ynez rd.; temecula, CA 92591-4628 ; 9519143996
• MDR Report Key: 25152773
• Report Number: 2024168-2026-01941
• Device Sequence Number: 10757659
• Product Code: MGB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 08717648079467
• UDI-Public: (01)08717648079467(17)271101(10)5121941
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MD
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P050007
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/12/2026

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: 14679-01
• Device Catalogue Number: 14679-01
• Device Lot Number: 5121941
• 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: 04/17/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/12/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/19/2025
• 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