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

Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-JUG

Device Problems Difficult to Remove (1528); Structural Problem (2506); Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problems Vessel Or Plaque, Device Embedded In (1204); Swelling (2091); Perforation of Vessels (2135); No Information (3190)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Initial reporter 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

Investigation: the following allegations have been investigated: vena cava perforation, embedded, unable to retrieve, legs leaky valves/swelling/pain/neuropathy, restless legs, anxiety, depression, insomnia, limited physical activity.Investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.The reported allegations have been further investigated based on the information provided to date.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.Physician practice guidelines and published guidance from regulatory agencies recommend that patients with indwelling filters undergo routine follow-up.The risks/benefits of filter retrieval should be considered for each patient during follow-up.Once protection from pe is no longer necessary, filter retrieval should be considered.Filter retrieval should be attempted when feasible and clinically indicated.Filter retrieval is a patient-specific, clinically complex decision; the decision to remove a filter should be based on each patient¿s individual risk/benefit profile (e.G., a patient¿s continued need for protection from pe compared to their experience with and (or) ongoing risk of experiencing filter-related complications).For all retrievable ivc filters, retrieval becomes more challenging with time, and this is commonly due to encapsulation of the filter legs or hook (in a tilted filter) by tissue ingrowth.The filter is designed to be retrieved with the günther tulip vena cava filter retrieval set.It may also be retrieved with the cloversnare® vascular retriever.Cook has not performed testing to evaluate the safety or effectiveness of filter retrieval using other retrieval systems or techniques.The published clinical literature includes descriptions of alternative techniques for filter retrieval; use of these techniques varies according to physician experience, patient anatomy, and filter position.The safety or effectiveness of these alternative retrieval techniques has not been established.Specific for ¿embedded¿ a filter that is embedded in the wall of the ivc may be difficult to retrieve.For all retrievable ivc filters, retrieval becomes more challenging with time, and this is commonly due to encapsulation of the filter legs or hook (in a tilted filter) by tissue ingrowth.Unknown if the reported legs leaky valves/swelling/pain/neuropathy, restless legs, anxiety, depression, insomnia, limited physical activity are directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in time.A total of 10 devices were manufactured in the reported lot.To date, no other complaints have been reported against the lot.The associated work order was reviewed.No related/relevant notes were documented.The device is manufactured and inspected according to current 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 report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, 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 via the left internal jugular vein due to being status post venous thrombosis (vt) and pulmonary embolism (pe).Patient is alleging device is unable to be retrieved.Patient notes and further alleges experiencing "i have leaking valves in my legs that i have to wear compression stockings and ted hose to try to reduce the swelling.I have chronic residual pain and i am seeing a pain specialist.The surgeon was not comfortable removing it and wanted me to see another doctor due to it being embedded in the wall.I have chronic neuropathy in my legs that nothing helps to relieve the pain.Suffer from restless legs syndrome", limited physical activity, anxiety, depression and insomnia.Per the computed tomography with angiogram (cta) abdomen/pelvis with iv contrast: "impression: gunther tulip ivc filter in place in the infrarenal ivc.This filter appears to be tip embedded with hook embedded in the right posterolateral wall.The device is also complicated by penetration of all 4 legs through the caval wall.No evidence of fracture.No evidence of thrombus within the filter cone.Widely patent deep venous system.No evidence of deep venous thrombosis or mechanical compression".

• Brand Name: GUNTHER TULIP JUGULAR VENA CAVA FILTER SET
• Type of Device: DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• MDR Report Key: 10032467
• MDR Text Key: 190133460
• Report Number: 1820334-2020-00920
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K043509
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/15/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/07/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/01/2009
• Device Catalogue Number: IGTCFS-65-JUG
• Device Lot Number: 1820363
• 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): Life Threatening; Other
• Patient Weight: 85