Manufacturing review: a lot history review was performed.This is the only complaint to date for this lot number.Therefore, a device history record review is not required.Investigation summary: the device was not returned for evaluation.Medical records were provided and reviewed.Follow up imaging showed excellent placement of the filter at the level of the renal veins.Approximately six years and three months post filter deployment, patient presented with bilateral upper quadrant pain.Subsequent, computed tomography (ct) revealed that there was small pericardial effusion.An inferior vena cava filter was present.Multiple struts were penetrated through the inferior vena cava wall.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for perforation of the inferior vena cava (ivc).Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause is unknown.Labeling review: a review of product labeling documents (e.G.Procedural instructions, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, contraindications, and unit label) showed that the product labeling is adequate.(expiry date: 10/2011).
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