Amplatzer Piccolo™ 9-PDAP-03-06-LRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1 adverse event report that list this exact device (DI 05415067030993), received between Jan 12, 2026 and Jan 12, 2026 — classified as 1 injury.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Fracture” (1 report).

5 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (P020024); they may or may not involve this specific model.

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 1 most recent of 1 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• InjuryJan 12, 2026Fracture; Premature Separation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2025, A 3 MM X 6 MM AMPLATZER PICCOLO OCCLUDER WAS CHOSEN FOR IMPLANT USING A 4F AMPLATZER TORQVUE LP DELIVERY SYSTEM. DURING THE PROCEDURE, THE CABLE BROKE INSIDE THE PATIENT WHILE THE PICCOLO PROSTHESIS WAS PARTIALLY UNSCREWED. THE OCCLUDER GOT SEPARATED FROM THE DELIVERY CABLE BEFORE IT WAS DEPLOYED. THE CLINICAL TEAM WAS UNCERTAIN HOW THIS OCCURRED. THE DEVICES WERE EVENTUALLY RETRIEVED WITH DIFFICULTY USING SNARES. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED USING A REPLACEMENT DEVICE. THE PATIENT REMAINED HEMODYNAMICALLY STABLE THROUGHOUT THE PROCEDURE. THERE WAS NO CLINICALLY SIGNIFICANT DELAY IN PROCEDURE AND NO ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 24036224 ↗

Recalls under the same FDA submission

These recalls involve devices cleared under P020024. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.

• Z-2192-2008 · Apr 25, 2008 · Terminated
  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 Mendels
• Z-0255-2007 · Oct 2, 2006 · Terminated
  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,
• Z-0256-2007 · Oct 2, 2006 · Terminated
  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,
• Z-0461-06 · Sep 6, 2005 · Terminated
  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, Golde
• Z-0350-05 · Nov 23, 2004 · Terminated
  Amplatzer Delivery Systems (45-degree curve). order no. 9-DEL-6F-45/60. Product is labeled as Sterile EO. Amplatzer Occluder Device and Delivery System is comprised of delive