MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC GUNTHER TULIP FEMORAL VENA CAVA FILTER SET; DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR

Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-FEM

Device Problems Obstruction of Flow (2423); Structural Problem (2506)

Patient Problems Perforation of Vessels (2135); Stenosis (2263)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The previous medwatch report was submitted by william cook europe under manufacturer report reference# 3002808486-2021-01384.Additional information provided determined that this device was manufactured by cook inc.With the submission of this initial medwatch report, cook inc.Informs that all future submissions regarding this complaint will be handled under the manufacturer report reference # referenced in this initial medwatch report.Initial reporter occupation: non-healthcare professional.Investigation: investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.The reported allegations have been further investigated based on the information provided to date.The following allegations have been investigated: vena cava (vc) perforation, stenosis.Filter interacts with ivc wall, e.G.Penetration/perforation/embedment.This may be either symptomatic or asymptomatic.Potential causes may include improper deployment; and (or) excessive force or manipulations near an in-situ filter (e.G., a surgical or endovascular procedure in the vicinity of a filter).Potential adverse events that may occur include, but are not limited to, the following: trauma to adjacent structures, vascular trauma, vena cava perforation, vena cava penetration.Ivc occlusion/ thrombosis, new dvt, ivc stenosis as a reported complication, is a known risk in relation to filter implant and is well documented in the clinical literature and in clinical practice guidelines.This is supported by the clinical evidence report established to assess available clinical data to identify and evaluate the clinical safety and performance of the cook vena cava filters.Potential adverse events that may occur include, but are not limited to, the following: vena cava occlusion or thrombosis, vena cava stenosis, deep vein thrombosis.Catalog # is known, lot# is unknown, however, the alleged tulip is manufactured and inspected according to specifications.No evidence to suggest that this device was not manufactured according to specifications and nothing indicates that the filter did not perform as intended, e.G.Intended for the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (pe) via placement in the vena cava.Cook will reopen its investigation if further information is received warranting supplementation in accordance with 21 c.F.R.803.56.This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up medwatch report will be submitted if additional relevant information become available.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, or that any cook device caused or contributed to or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.

Event Description

Patient allegedly received a tulip inferior vena cava (ivc) filter on (b)(6) 2015 via the right common femoral vein.Patient is alleging vena cava perforation and stenosis.Report from ct (computed tomography): "filter type: cook.Ivc stenosis: yes.Filter position: below the level of the renal veins.Filter migration: none.Filter fracture/bending: no.Filter tilt: no.Filter penetration: yes.Other findings: no.Impressions: the ivc distal to the filter is very stenotic.The anterior strut penetrates 13 mm through the ivc wall.The left strut penetrates 16 mm through the ivc wall.The posterior strut penetrates 9 mm though the ivc wall.The right strut penetrates 7 mm through the ivc wall.".

• Brand Name: GUNTHER TULIP FEMORAL VENA CAVA FILTER SET
• Type of Device: DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer (Section G): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer Contact: larry pool ; 750 daniels way; bloomington, IN 47404 ; 8123392235
• MDR Report Key: 16715993
• MDR Text Key: 313068378
• Report Number: 1820334-2023-00406
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K043509
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/11/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/11/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: IGTCFS-65-FEM
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Life Threatening
• Patient Sex: Female