MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CORDIS CASHEL 466FXXXX; FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR

Model Number 466FXXXX

Device Problem Failure to Align (2522)

Patient Problem Perforation of Vessels (2135)

Event Date 08/03/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that a patient underwent placement of an optease vena cava filter.The information provided indicated that the filter subsequently malfunctioned and caused filter tilt and perforation.The indication for the filter implant, procedural details and medical history of the patient have not been provided and there is currently no additional information available for review.The product was not returned for analysis and the sterile lot number has not been provided; therefore, no device analysis nor device history record review could be performed.The optease vena cava filter is indicated for use in the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (pe) via percutaneous placement in the vena cava for patients in which anticoagulants are contraindicated, anticoagulant therapy for thromboembolic disease has failed, emergency treatment following massive pe where anticipated benefits of conventional therapy are reduced or for chronic, recurrent pe where anticoagulant therapy has failed, or is contraindicated.The purpose of a vena cava filter is to catch thrombus from the lower extremities as it travels along normal blood flow patterns up towards the heart.Ivc filter tilt has been associated with the anatomy of the vessel, specifically asymmetry and tortuosity.Vessel perforation is a known adverse event associated with implanting vena cava filters and is listed as such in the instructions for use (ifu).The ifu also notes vessel damage such as intimal tears and perforation as procedural and long-term complications related to ivc filters.The timing and mechanism of the tilt and perforation has not been reported at this time and a clinical conclusion could not be determined as to the cause of the event.It is unknown if the tilt contributed to the reported perforation.Without images available for review the reported events could not be confirmed or further clarified.Given the limited information available for review at this time, there is nothing to suggest that the reported events are related to the design and manufacturing process of the device; therefore, no corrective action will be taken.Should additional information become available, the file will be updated accordingly.

Event Description

As reported by the legal team, the patient underwent placement of the optease vena cava filter.The filter subsequently malfunctioned and caused injury, damage to the patient, including but not limited to: filter tilt and perforation.

• Brand Name: 466FXXXX
• Type of Device: FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): CORDIS CASHEL; cahir road; cashel, tipperary 0000 ; EI 0000
• Manufacturer (Section G): CORDIS CASHEL; cahir road; cashel, tipperary, 0000 ; EI 0000
• Manufacturer Contact: karla castro ; 14201 nw 60th ave; miami lakes, FL 33014 ; 7863138372
• MDR Report Key: 10497093
• MDR Text Key: 205922824
• Report Number: 1016427-2020-04350
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/04/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 466FXXXX
• Device Catalogue Number: 466FXXXX
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 08/20/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 09/04/2020
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Life Threatening