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

Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-1-FEM-TULIP

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

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturer ref# (b)(4).Catalog# is unknown but referred to as cook gunther tulip filter.Occupation: non-healthcare professional.Pma/510(k) k172557.It has not been possible to investigate or evaluate this alleged event based on the limited information provided to date.Cook will reopen its investigation if further information is receiving warranting supplementation in accordance with 21 c.F.R.803.56.

Event Description

Description of event according to short form complaint filed: it is alleged that "[pt] received a gunther tulip filter on (b)(6) 2011.It is alleged that the [pt] was injured without further explanation.Hospital and medical records have been requested but not yet provided.".

Event Description

Patient allegedly received an implant via the right common femoral vein due to deep vein thrombosis (dvt).Patient is alleging tilt.The patient further alleges physical limitations, falls, and worry.Report from ct (computed tomography): "a gunther tulip type ivc is shown." "position: the midportion of the filter is at the level of the right renal vein.The apex of the filter is 7mm below the left renal vein.Filter tilt: the filter tip is angulated medially slightly by 4 degrees.The lumen of the ivc curves slightly posterior at and above the ivc filter and so there is no true angulation in the anterior posterior plane.The tip of the filter is not in contact with the ivc wall.Filter prongs: no extraluminal extension.No perforation.No filter strut fracture or bending.No sign of ivc stenosis.".

Manufacturer Narrative

Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.The following fields were updated per additional information received: a2, a4, b1, b2, b5, b6, b7, d1, d4, g5, h1, h4, h6.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: tilt, physical limitations/falls, worry.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 physical limitations, falls, and worry are directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in time.20 devices in lot.No relevant notes on work order.The product 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.

• Brand Name: GUNTHER TULIP NAVALIGN FEMORAL VENA CAVA FILTER SET
• Type of Device: DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): WILLIAM COOK EUROPE; sandet 6; bjaeverskov 4632 ; DA 4632
• MDR Report Key: 10187718
• MDR Text Key: 198015750
• Report Number: 3002808486-2020-00648
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K090140
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/16/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/24/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/10/2014
• Device Catalogue Number: IGTCFS-65-1-FEM-TULIP
• Device Lot Number: E2703244
• 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
• Patient Weight: 106