MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Abbott Medical Amplatzer Talisman PFO Occluder; Transcatheter Septal Occluder

Model Number	9-PFO-1818
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	08/25/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on 25 aug 2026, an 18-18mm amplatzer talisman pfo occluder was chosen for implant using a 9f amplatzer talisman delivery sheath to treat patent foramen ovale (pfo).During the procedure, it was noted that occluder conformed to bulbous formation.The deformed device was never released from the delivery cable while inside the patient.There was no angulation or kink noted in the delivery system.Contacts occurred with intracardiac tissue during the occluder deployment.A 25mm amplatzer pfo occluder was used as a replacement device to complete the procedure.The patient remained hemodynamically stable throughout the procedure.There was no clinically significant delay in procedure and no adverse patient effects reported.
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.

• Brand Name: Amplatzer Talisman PFO Occluder
• Common Device Name: Transcatheter Septal Occluder
• Manufacturer (Section D): Abbott Medical; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer (Section G): Abbott Medical Reg# 2135147; 5050 nathan ln n; plymouth MN 55442
• Manufacturer Contact: karen krouse ; 5050 nathan lane n; plymouth, MN 55442 ; +1(651)756-5400
• MDR Report Key: 50819447
• Report Number: 2135147-2026-06319
• Device Sequence Number: 21511049
• Product Code: MLV
• UDI-Device Identifier: 05415067033307
• UDI-Public: (01)05415067033307(17)290228(10)11312116
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: P120021
• 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
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/18/2026

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-PFO-1818
• Device Catalogue Number: 9-PFO-1818
• Device Lot Number: 11312116
• 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: 08/25/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/18/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/17/2026
• 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: 9-TDS-09F45-80 (#11298935)
• Patient Sex: Unknown