MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Abbott Medical Amplatzer Amulet; Cardiac Plug

Model Number	9-ACP2-007-022
Medical Device Problem Code	Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Pericardial Effusion (3271)
Date of Event	07/30/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2026, a 22mm amplatzer amulet left atrial appendage occluder was chosen for implant using a 14f torquve delivery system.Prior to procedure, there was trace effusion present.The left atrial pressure at time of procedure was 13mm hg.During procedure, there were multiple manipulations and the device got caught on tissue a few times.The amulet was implanted.Post procedure less than 48hrs, the patient had a large effusion and a pericardiocentesis was performed.
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.

• 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 ; +1(651)756-5400
• MDR Report Key: 50437775
• Report Number: 2135147-2026-05804
• Device Sequence Number: 8827298
• Product Code: NGV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00811806013480
• UDI-Public: (01)00811806013480(17)300531(10)10923158
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P200049
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2026
• 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): 09/29/2026

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-ACP2-007-022
• Device Catalogue Number: 9-ACP2-007-022
• Device Lot Number: 10923158
• 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: 07/31/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/16/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/25/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/29/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/23/2025
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown