Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-2-JUG-CELECT-PT |
Device Problem
Difficult or Delayed Activation (2577)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 06/06/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturers ref# (b)(4).Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown or unavailable.Similar to device under pma/510(k) k171712.Investigation is still in progress.
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Event Description
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Description of event according to initial reporter: physician mentioned that it took 4 attempts to release the ivc filter when ready to deploy.Had released safety button then deployment button in recommended sequence.No adverse effects was reported on the patient due to this occurrence.
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Event Description
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No additional information regarding the patient and/or event has been received since the previous medwatch report was sent.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturers ref# (b)(4).Summary of investigational findings: it took 4 attempts to release the ivc filter when ready to deploy.Had released safety button then deployment button in recommended sequence.No adverse effects to the patient have been reported.According to instruction for use excessive tension during deployment may prevent the filter from releasing when the release mechanism is activated.Based on the provided information it is unknown why the filter was prevented from being released.However, a possible cause is excessive tension during deployment prevented the filter from being released in first attempt.There are adequate controls in place to ensure the device was manufactured to specifications.Cook medical will continue to monitor for similar events.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.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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