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

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problems Inadequate Filtration Process (2308); Obstruction of Flow (2423); Structural Problem (2506); Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problems Pulmonary Embolism (1498); Thrombosis (2100); Perforation of Vessels (2135); No Information (3190)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(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

It is alleged that "[pt] received a gunther tulip filter on (b)(6) 2018.It is alleged that the [pt] was injured without further explanation.Hospital and medical records have been requested but not yet provided.".

Manufacturer Narrative

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: pulmonary embolism (pe), vena cava (vc) perforation, deep vein thrombosis (dvt), pain, limited neck mobility, depression.New pe 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: pulmonary embolism.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.Unknown if the reported pain, limited neck mobility, and depression are directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in time.Catalog number and lot number are unknown.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.

Event Description

Patient allegedly received an implant on (b)(6) 2018 via the right internal jugular vein due to anticoagulation difficulty, followed by a successful retrieval on (b)(6) 2019.Patient is alleging vena cava perforation.The patient further alleges "severe pain, difficulty turning my neck (seeking manipulation treatments for neck and shoulder area from implant/removal site), depression," as well as post-implant deep vein thrombosis (dvt) and pulmonary embolism (pe).Report from ct (computed tomography): "a retrievable cook gunther tulip infrarenal lvc filter is seen with its tip noted to be at the level of the inferior l2 endplate.L\/c filter is noted to be centered in the caval lumen.The caval legs are noted to mildly perforate the caval walls.".

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN
• Type of Device: DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): WILLIAM COOK EUROPE; sandet 6; bjaeverskov 4632 ; DA 4632
• MDR Report Key: 10354989
• MDR Text Key: 201377682
• Report Number: 3002808486-2020-00734
• 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: 09/15/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/03/2020
• 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: 08/31/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Life Threatening
• Patient Weight: 176