Manufacturing review: the device history record review could not be performed as the lot number is unknown.Investigation summary: the device was not returned for evaluation.Medical records were provided and reviewed.Approximately three years post filter deployment, patient presented with abdominal pain.Subsequently, computed tomography revealed there was an inferior vena cava filter and some of the legs were extending outside the inferior vena cava.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.
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It was reported through the litigation process that a vena cava filter was placed in a patient, after being diagnosed with aspiration pneumonia.Approximately three years nine months post filter deployment computed tomography (ct) abdomen revealed that the filter struts perforated.The device has not been removed and there were no attempts made to retrieve the filter.The patient reportedly experienced abdominal pain; however, the current status of the patient is unknown.
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