WILLIAM COOK EUROPE COOK CELECT NAVALIGN JUGULAR & FEMORAL VENA CAVA FILTER SET; DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR
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Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-1-UNI-CELECT |
Device Problems
Structural Problem (2506); Device Tipped Over (2589); Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Internal Organ Perforation (1987); Pain (1994); Perforation of Vessels (2135); Discomfort (2330); No Information (3190)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturer ref# (b)(4).Catalog# is unknown but referred to as cook celect filter.Occupation: non-healthcare professional.
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Event Description
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Description of event according to short form complaint filed: it is alleged that "[pt] received a cook celect filter on (b)(6) 2012.It is alleged that the [pt] was injured without further explanation.Hospital and medical records have been requested but not yet provided.".
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation: the following allegations have been investigated: vena cava (vc) perforation, tilt, discomfort, pain, limited mobility.Investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.The reported allegations have been further investigated based on the information provided to date.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.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 discomfort, pain, and limited mobility are directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in time.20 devices in lot.No relevant notes on work order.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 becomes 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.
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Event Description
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The patient received an implant on (b)(6) 2012 via the right femoral vein due to post deep vein thrombosis.The patient alleged tilt and vena cava perforation.The patient further alleges discomfort, pain, and limited mobility.(b)(6) 2019, per a report from computed tomography; ¿there is an ivc filter at the level of l 1-l2.The tip of the filter is tilted to the left.The struts protrude outside the lumen of the ivc.The ivc measures 0.8 cm above the filter, and 1.2 cm below the filter.There is no pericaval fluid collection.The tip of the filter is located in infrarenal location.¿.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.Investigation: investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.The following allegations have been investigated: organ perforation.The reported allegations have been further investigated based on the information provided to date.The additional information regarding organ perforation does not change the previous investigation results for vena cava perforation.20 devices in lot.One other complaint has been reported against the lot for a different issue.The associated work order was reviewed.No related/relevant notes were documented.The device 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.
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Event Description
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On (b)(6) 2019, per a report from computed tomography (ct): "ivc stenosis: no." "filter position: below above the renal veins." "filter migration: none." "filter fracture/bending: no." "filter tilt: yes." "filter penetration: yes." "other findings: yes." "impressions: the filter is tilted to the left with its proximal cone against the ivc wall.Coronal image 57.The anterior right strut penetrates 21 mm through the ivc wall.Coronal image 49.The anterior left strut penetrates 7 mm through the ivc wall.Sagittal image 59.The posterior right strut penetrates 18 mm through the ivc wall.It penetrates into the right renal pelvis.Coronal image 59.The posterior left strut penetrates 14 mm through the ivc wall.It penetrates into a vertebra where there are chronic reactive changes.Sagittal image 60.A right sided arm strut penetrates 13 mm through the ivc wall.Coronal image 57.A posterior arm strut penetrates 12 mm through the ivc wall.Sagittal image 62.".
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