MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC UNKNOWN; DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problems Device Tipped Over (2589); Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problems Anxiety (2328); Depression (2361); No Information (3190)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Occupation: non-healthcare professional.Investigation: it has not been possible to further investigate or evaluate this alleged event based on the limited information and/or no device failure provided to date.Catalog number and lot number are 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 becomes available.

Event Description

It is alleged that the patient received a gunther tulip on (b)(6) 2007.It is alleged that the patient was injured without further explanation.Hospital and medical records have been requested but not yet provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: investigation: the following allegations have been investigated: tilt, anxiety, depression, inability to perform job duties, loss of wages and physical limitations.Investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.The reported allegations have been further investigated based on the information provided to date.Filter tilt has been reported.Potential causes may include filter placement in ivcs with diameters larger than those specified in these instructions for use; improper deployment; manipulations near an implanted filter (e.G., a surgical or endovascular procedure in the vicinity of a filter); and (or) a failed retrieval attempt.Excessive filter tilt may contribute to difficult or failed retrieval; vena cava wall penetration/perforation; and (or) result in loss of filter efficiency.Potential adverse events that may occur include, but are not limited to, the following: unacceptable filter tilt.Unknown if the reported anxiety, depression, inability to perform job duties, loss of wages, and physical limitations are directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in time.Catalog and lot numbers are unknown, however, the alleged tulip is manufactured and inspected according to controls.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 an implant on (b)(6) 2007 via the right common femoral vein due to pulmonary embolism and deep venous thrombosis.Patient is alleging tilt.Patient further alleges physical limitations, anxiety, depression, inability to perform job duties, loss of wages.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN
• Type of Device: DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• MDR Report Key: 10004585
• MDR Text Key: 194473737
• Report Number: 1820334-2020-00874
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/21/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/28/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/24/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other