AGA Medical Corporation

Reports per year

Source: FDA adverse event reports by year received, 2009–2024. Reporting paused during the 2026 MAUDE-to-AEMS transition and has since resumed.

Top device categories

• Transcatheter Septal OccluderMLV2,090
• Occluder, Patent Ductus, ArteriosusMAE345
• Catheter, PercutaneousDQY310
• Device, Vascular, For Promoting EmbolizationKRD204
• Wire, Guide, CatheterDQX14
• Catheter, Intravascular Occluding, TemporaryMJN8
• Heart-Valve, Non-Allograft TissueLWR2
• Occluder, Catheter TipDQT1
• Transcatheter Septal Occluder (Ventricular)OZH1

Recent recalls

• 2011-03-08TerminatedEmployee error

  AMPLATZER Sizing Balloon II, REF 9-SB-034, Sterile EO, AGA Medical Corporation, 5050 Nathan Lane North, Plymouth, MN 55442. The AMPLATZER Sizing Balloon II is intended for use in those patients with cardiovascular defects wherein accurate measurement of the defect is important to select the appropriately sized occluder device.

  AGA Medical is initiating a voluntary recall of a specific lot of mislabeled AMPLATZER Sizing Balloon II. AGA Medical received 2 reports from customers who received sizing balloons that were labeled as 34 mm; however, the package contained 24 mm devices. The proper sizing (24 mm) was printed on the device hub visible through the product package.

• 2010-03-11TerminatedProcess design

  AGA Medical Corporation, Amplatzer TorqVue Delivery System 45-degree. REF: 9-1TV10F45/80. Designed to facilitate the introduction of transvenous devices to chambers and coronary vasculature of the heart and for introducing therapeutic devices to a location within the peripheral vasculature.

  In this lot of TorqVue Delivery Systems (PN: 9-ITV10F45/80, LN: 0906151781), the dilator cannot be fully secured to the sheath as directed by the instructions for use.

• 2008-09-03TerminatedPackaging process control

  AGA Medical Corporation AMPLATZER Delivery System, 10 French, 45 Degree Angle Curve, 80 Usable Length (cm), REF 9-DEL-10F-45/80. Sterile EO. AGA Medical Corporation, 682 Mendelssohn Avenue, Golden Valley, MN 55427 USA. Manufactured in U.S.A. The AMPLATZER Delivery System was designed to facilitate attachment, loading, delivery and deployment of the AMPLATZER Septal Occluder and comprised of a delivery sheath, dilator, loading device, plastic vise and delivery cable.

  AGA Medical Corporation has identified an issue with outer pouch seal integrity within one production lot of 10 French 45/80 delivery systems and one lot of 24 mm Sizing Balloon. We have not observed incomplete seals with the inner pouch. An intact inner pouch seal will maintain device sterility. AGA is asking that customers inspect the specific lot of devices to confirm the integrity of the ou

• 2008-09-03TerminatedPackaging process control

  AMPLATZER Sizing Balloon II, REF 9-SB-24. Sterile EO. AGA Medical Corporation, 682 Mendelssohn Avenue, Golden Valley, MN 55427 USA. Manufactured in U.S.A. A triple lumen balloon catheter with 3 radiopaque marker bands located inside the balloon to allow for radiographic measurement. The center of the balloon contains a pair of marker bands 0.4 mm apart and one marker band 15 mm proximal of that pair. The AMPLATZER Sizing Balloon II is intended for use in those patients with cardiovascular defects wherein accurate measurement of the defect is important to select the appropriately sized occluder device.

  AGA Medical Corporation has identified an issue with outer pouch seal integrity within one production lot of 10 French 45/80 delivery systems and one lot of 24 mm Sizing Balloon. We have not observed incomplete seals with the inner pouch. An intact inner pouch seal will maintain device sterility. AGA is asking that customers inspect the specific lot of devices to confirm the integrity of the ou

• 2006-12-19TerminatedOther

  Amplatzer Cardiac Septal Occluder Delivery Systems labeled as follows: a) AMPLATZER Delivery System, Order no. 9-DEL-5F-180/60, 9-DEL-6F-45/60, 9-DEL-6F-180/80, 9-DEL-7F-45/60, 9-DEL-7F-45/80, 9-DEL-7F-180/80, 9-DEL-8F-45/60, 9-DEL-8F-45/80, 9-DEL-8F-180/80, 9-DEL-9F-45/80, 9-DEL-9F-180/80, 9-DEL-10F-45/80, 9-DEL-12F-45/80. [Breakdown of order no. ''9-DEL-5F-180/60'' is as follows: 9-DEL, French size (5F) - degree angle curve (180) / usable length in cm (60).] b) the following devices are not approved for US distribution: AMPLATZER TorqVue Delivery System, order no. 9-ITV06F45/60, 9-ITV07F45/60, 9-ITV07F45/80, 9-ITV08F45/60, 9-ITV08F45/80, 9-ITV09F45/80, 9-ITV10F45/80, 9-ITV12F45/80, 9-ITV05F180/60, 9-ITV06F180/80, 9-ITV07F180/80, 9-ITV08F180/80, 9-ITV09F180/80. Manufactured in USA, Sterile EO. Headquarters AGA Medical Corporation, 682 Mendelssohn Avenue, Golden Valley, MN 55427 U.S.A. The Delivery System is comprised of a delivery sheath, delivery cable, dilator, loading device and pin vise.

  AGA Medical has found that microscopic tears can occur in the delivery system sterile packaging under accelerated stress testing with routine shipping configurations. These microscopic tears are a potential breach of the sterile barrier. AGA has no confirmed complaints or adverse events related to this failure mode.

• 2006-12-19TerminatedOther

  Amplatzer Cardiac Septal Occluder delivery system Exchange Systems labeled as follows: a) AMPLATZER Exchange System, Order no. 9-EXCH-6F-180/80, 9-EXCH-8F-180/80, 9EXCH-9F-45/80, 9-EXCH-12F-45/80. [Breakdown of order no. ''9-EXCH-6F180/80'' is as follows: 9-EXCH, French size (6F) - degree angle curve (180) / usable length in cm (80).] and b) the following devices are not approved for US distribution: AMPLATZER TorqVue Exchange System, Order no. 9-EITV09F45/80, 9-EITV12F45/80, 9-EITV06F180/80, 9-EITV08F180/80. Manufactured in USA, Sterile EO. Headquarters AGA Medical Corporation, 682 Mendelssohn Avenue, Golden Valley, MN 55427 U.S.A. The Exchange System is comprised of a delivery sheath, delivery cable, dilator, loading device and pin vise.

  AGA Medical has found that microscopic tears can occur in the delivery system sterile packaging under accelerated stress testing with routine shipping configurations. These microscopic tears are a potential breach of the sterile barrier. AGA has no confirmed complaints or adverse events related to this failure mode.

• 2006-12-19TerminatedOther

  AMPLATZER TorqVue (cardiac septal occluder) Delivery System with Pusher Catheter Order no. 9-TVSP7F-180/80, 9-TVSP8F-180/80, 9-TVSP9F-180/80. [Breakdown of order no. ''9-TVSP-7F-180/80'' is as follows: 9-TVSP, French size (7F) - degree angle curve (180) / usable length in cm (80).] Sterile EO. Single Use Only. CAUTION: Investigational device limited by U.S. Law to Investigational Use. Manufactured in U.S.A. AGA Medical Corporation, 682 Mendelssohn Avenue, Golden Valley, MN 55427 USA. The AMPLATZER TorqVue Delivery System with Pusher Catheter consists of a radiopaque delivery sheath, translucent loading device, dilator, plastic vise, delivery cable, and pusher catheter. The delivery system also includes a high pressure Hemostasis valve with a swivel luer connector. The loading device, also with a full thread swivel luer connector, allows a positive fit and seal between sheath and loader. The translucent loader allows for visualization of the device and potentially the presence of air during transfer of device to the sheath.

  AGA Medical has found that microscopic tears can occur in the delivery system sterile packaging under accelerated stress testing with routine shipping configurations. These microscopic tears are a potential breach of the sterile barrier. AGA has no confirmed complaints or adverse events related to this failure mode.

• 2006-10-20TerminatedOther

  AMPLATZER PFO Occluder. Order No. 9-PFO-018. Device is not PMA approved in the US. 18mm Sterile EO. The AMPLATZER PFO Occluder is a self-expandable, double disc device made from a Nitinol wire mesh. AGA Medical Corporation, 682 Mendelssohn Avenue, Golden Valley, MN 55427 USA.

  AMPLATZER PFO Occluders were mislabeled with incorrect device sizes. The lot M06B01-58 contains 18mm PFO Occluders but is labeled as containing 25mm devices. Lot M06B01-52 contains 25mm PFO Occluders but is labeled as containing 18mm devices. This device was not distributed within the United States and does not affect U.S. consignees.

• 2006-10-20TerminatedOther

  AMPLATZER PFO Occluder. Order No. 9-PFO-025. Device is not PMA approved in the US. 25mm Sterile EO. The AMPLATZER PFO Occluder is a self-expandable, double disc device made from a Nitinol wire mesh. AGA Medical Corporation, 682 Mendelssohn Avenue, Golden Valley, MN 55427 USA.

  AMPLATZER PFO Occluders were mislabeled with incorrect device sizes. The lot M06B01-58 contains 18mm PFO Occluders but is labeled as containing 25mm devices. Lot M06B01-52 contains 25mm PFO Occluders but is labeled as containing 18mm devices. The affected product was not distributed within the United States and does not affect U.S. consignees.

• 2006-01-31TerminatedOther

  AMPLATZER Duct Occluder, Order No. 9-PDA-003, Device Size 5/4mm, Length 5 mm. Sterile EO. Single Use Only. Manufactured by AGA Medical Corporation, 682 Mendelssohn Avenue, Golden Valley, MN 55427 USA. The AMPLATZER Duct Occluder is a self-expandable device made from a Nitinol wire mesh. A retention skirt on the aortic side provides secure positioning in the ampulla of the ductus. As the occluder is implanted, it expands outward and the wires push against the wall of the ductus. Polyester fabric is sewn into the occluder with polyester thread. The fabric induces thrombosis that closes the communication.

  The pointed end of a screw securing the occluder to the delivery cable could scrape off microscopic fragments of the polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) plastic lining of the sheath. Those shavings could potentially migrate into a patient's bloodstream.