MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WILLIAM COOK EUROPE COOK CELECT FEMORAL AND JUGULAR VENA CAVA FILTER; DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR

Model Number	G48378
Medical Device Problem Codes	Inadequate Filtration Process (2308); Structural Problem (2506); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Pulmonary Embolism (1498); Internal Organ Perforation (1987); Perforation of Vessels (2135); No Information (3190)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Manufacturer ref# (b)(4).Catalog# is unknown but referred to as cook celect filter.Reporter occupation: non-healthcare professional.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 or Problem Description
Description of event according to short form complaint filed: it is alleged that "[pt] received a cook celect filter on (b)(6) 2014.It is alleged that the [pt] was injured without further explanation.Hospital and medical records have been requested but not yet provided.".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Additional information: investigation investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.The reported allegations have been further investigated based on the information provided to date.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 fracture has been reported and may be either symptomatic or asymptomatic.Fracture of a filter leg may be due to repetitive motion on a filter leg in an unusual, stressed position, such as a filter leg penetrating/perforating the ivc; or a filter leg being caught in a side branch (e.G., a renal vein).Other potential causes of filter fracture may include excessive force or manipulations near an implanted filter (e.G., a surgical or endovascular procedure in the vicinity of a filter).Retrieval of a fractured filter or filter fragments (including embolized fragments) using endovascular techniques has been reported.Potential adverse events that may occur include, but are not limited to, the following: filter fracture, filter or filter fragment embolization, trauma to adjacent structures.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.Physician practice guidelines and published guidance from regulatory agencies recommend that patients with indwelling filters undergo routine follow-up.The risks/benefits of filter retrieval should be considered for each patient during follow-up.Once protection from pe is no longer necessary, filter retrieval should be considered.Filter retrieval should be attempted when feasible and clinically indicated.Filter retrieval is a patient-specific, clinically complex decision; the decision to remove a filter should be based on each patient¿s individual risk/benefit profile (e.G., a patient¿s continued need for protection from pe compared to their experience with and (or) ongoing risk of experiencing filter-related complications).For all retrievable ivc filters, retrieval becomes more challenging with time, and this is commonly due to encapsulation of the filter legs or hook (in a tilted filter) by tissue ingrowth.The filter is designed to be retrieved with the günther tulip vena cava filter retrieval set.It may also be retrieved with the cloversnare® vascular retriever.Cook has not performed testing to evaluate the safety or effectiveness of filter retrieval using other retrieval systems or techniques.The published clinical literature includes descriptions of alternative techniques for filter retrieval; use of these techniques varies according to physician experience, patient anatomy, and filter position.The safety or effectiveness of these alternative retrieval techniques has not been established.Specific for ¿embedded¿ a filter that is embedded in the wall of the ivc may be difficult to retrieve.For all retrievable ivc filters, retrieval becomes more challenging with time, and this is commonly due to encapsulation of the filter legs or hook (in a tilted filter) by tissue ingrowth.Filter tilt has been reported.Potential causes may include filter placement in ivcs with diameters larger than those specified in these instructions for use; improper deployment; manipulations near an implanted filter (e.G., a surgical or endovascular procedure in the vicinity of a filter); and (or) a failed retrieval attempt.Excessive filter tilt may contribute to difficult or failed retrieval; vena cava wall penetration/perforation; and (or) result in loss of filter efficiency.Potential adverse events that may occur include, but are not limited to, the following: unacceptable filter tilt.Unknown if the reported filter obstructing stent placement, pain, discomfort, worsened circulation, physical limitation, filter calcification, anxiety, worry, fear, emotional distress, depression, panic attacks, and requires blood thinners are directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in time.Catalog and lot# are unknown, however, the alleged celect is manufactured and inspected according to a43498 (celect mi), a43590 (celect qci).The following allegations have been investigated: fracture, pulmonary embolism (pe), vena cava (vc)/organ/mesentery/spine perforation, inability to retrieve, deep vein thrombosis (dvt), tilt, stenosis, filter obstructing stent placement, pain, discomfort, worsened circulation, physical limitation, filter calcification, anxiety, worry, fear, emotional distress, depression, panic attacks, requires blood thinners.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.The following fields were updated per additional information received: a2, a4, b1, b5, b6, b7, h6.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 or Problem Description
Patient allegedly received an implant on (b)(6) 2020 via the right common femoral vein due to venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism, followed by an unsuccessful retrieval attempt in (b)(6) 2019.Patient is alleging tilt, vena cava perforation, device is unable to be retrieved.Patient further alleges the filter is obstructing a path for doctor to place stent, abdominal pain, discomfort, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism worsened circulation.Patient further alleges inability to bend over, filter calcification, difficulty standing and walking, anxiety, emotional distress, depression, fear, worry, requires blood thinners, panic attacks.Report from ct: "infrarenal ivc filter identified.The tip is 4.2 cm from the lowest renal vein, right renal vein.There is a minimal left lateral apex tilt.The 12 o'clock, 3 o'clock, 6 o'clock, and 9 o'clock larger struts of all perforated.Anteriorly this is within the mesenteric fat,, left lateral this is abutting the aorta and aortic bifurcation without definite intraluminal extension.Posteriorly this abuts/was within a lumbar disc, probably l3-l4.The right lateral perforated strut is within the mesenteric fat.Evaluation for strut fracture/bending is difficult due to motion artifact.The posterior perforated strut appears discontiguous/fractures at the level of the disc and the distal aspect may extend into the adjacent vertebral body, probably l4 vertebral report from ct: "filter in the ivc.Bilateral common iliac vein stents extending into the ivc.".
Event or Problem Description
No additional event information has been received to date.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation: investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.The following allegations have been investigated: pe, fracture vc/organ/mesentery/spine perforation, dvt, inability to retrieve, tilt, stenosis, obstructing stent placement, pain, discomfort, worsened circulation, physical limitation, filter calcification, anxiety, worry, fear, emotional distress, depression, panic attacks, requires blood thinners.The reported allegations have been further investigated based on the information provided to date.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 fracture has been reported and may be either symptomatic or asymptomatic.Fracture of a filter leg may be due to repetitive motion on a filter leg in an unusual, stressed position, such as a filter leg penetrating/perforating the ivc; or a filter leg being caught in a side branch (e.G., a renal vein).Other potential causes of filter fracture may include excessive force or manipulations near an implanted filter (e.G., a surgical or endovascular procedure in the vicinity of a filter).Retrieval of a fractured filter or filter fragments (including embolized fragments) using endovascular techniques has been reported.Potential adverse events that may occur include, but are not limited to, the following: filter fracture, filter or filter fragment embolization, trauma to adjacent structures.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.Physician practice guidelines and published guidance from regulatory agencies recommend that patients with indwelling filters undergo routine follow-up.The risks/benefits of filter retrieval should be considered for each patient during follow-up.Once protection from pe is no longer necessary, filter retrieval should be considered.Filter retrieval should be attempted when feasible and clinically indicated.Filter retrieval is a patient-specific, clinically complex decision; the decision to remove a filter should be based on each patient¿s individual risk/benefit profile (e.G., a patient¿s continued need for protection from pe compared to their experience with and (or) ongoing risk of experiencing filter-related complications).For all retrievable ivc filters, retrieval becomes more challenging with time, and this is commonly due to encapsulation of the filter legs or hook (in a tilted filter) by tissue ingrowth.The filter is designed to be retrieved with the günther tulip vena cava filter retrieval set.It may also be retrieved with the cloversnare® vascular retriever.Cook has not performed testing to evaluate the safety or effectiveness of filter retrieval using other retrieval systems or techniques.The published clinical literature includes descriptions of alternative techniques for filter retrieval; use of these techniques varies according to physician experience, patient anatomy, and filter position.The safety or effectiveness of these alternative retrieval techniques has not been established.Specific for ¿embedded¿ a filter that is embedded in the wall of the ivc may be difficult to retrieve.For all retrievable ivc filters, retrieval becomes more challenging with time, and this is commonly due to encapsulation of the filter legs or hook (in a tilted filter) by tissue in growth.Filter tilt has been reported.Potential causes may include filter placement in ivcs with diameters larger than those specified in these instructions for use; improper deployment; manipulations near an implanted filter (e.G., a surgical or endovascular procedure in the vicinity of a filter); and (or) a failed retrieval attempt.Excessive filter tilt may contribute to difficult or failed retrieval; vena cava wall penetration/perforation; and (or) result in loss of filter efficiency.Potential adverse events that may occur include, but are not limited to, the following: unacceptable filter tilt.Unknown if the reported obstructing stent placement, pain, discomfort, worsened circulation, physical limitation, filter calcification, anxiety, worry, fear, emotional distress, depression, panic attacks, and requires blood.Thinners are directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in time.20 devices in lot.No other complaints on lot.The associated work order was reviewed.No related/relevant notes were documented.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 report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.

• Brand Name: COOK CELECT FEMORAL AND JUGULAR VENA CAVA FILTER
• Common Device Name: DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): WILLIAM COOK EUROPE; sandet 6; bjaeverskov 4632 ; DA 4632
• Manufacturer (Section G): WILLIAM COOK EUROPE; sandet 6, dk-4632; bjaeverskov
• Manufacturer Contact: lissi walmann ; sandet 6, dk-4632; bjaeverskov ; 56868686
• MDR Report Key: 10827418
• Report Number: 3002808486-2020-01044
• Device Sequence Number: 2960386
• Product Code: DTK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002483781
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002483781(17)160514(10)E3214885
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K073374
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2014
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/28/2022

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/14/2016
• Device Model Number: G48378
• Device Catalogue Number: IGTCFS-65-UNI-CELECT-PERM
• Device Lot Number: E3214885
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/04/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/04/2020; 03/09/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/12/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/16/2020; 03/28/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/14/2014
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Life Threatening
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 172 KG