MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WILLIAM COOK EUROPE GUNTHER TULIP NAVALIGN JUGULAR & FEMORAL VENA CAVA FILTER SET; DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR

Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-1-UNI-TULIP

Device Problems Structural Problem (2506); Device Tipped Over (2589); Insufficient Information (3190)

Patient Problems Perforation of Vessels (2135); Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

It has not been possible to further investigate or evaluate this alleged event based on the limited information and/or no device failure provided to date.Catalog # is unknown but referred to as gunther tulip.Occupation: non-healthcare professional.Catalog number and lot number are unknown, however, the alleged tulip 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.

Event Description

Original.It is alleged that the patient received a gunther tulip inferior vena cava (ivc) filter on (b)(6) 2016.It is alleged that the patient was injured without further explanation.Hospital and medical records have been requested, but not yet provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.G4: 510(k) - k172557.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.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 fear is 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 for device.No other complaints on lot.Product is manufactured and inspected according to current controls.The following allegations have been investigated: vena cava perforation, tilt, fear.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 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 Description

Patient allegedly received an implant on (b)(6) 2016 due to deep vein thrombosis.Patient is alleging tit, vena cava perforation.Patient further alleges fear.Report from computerized tomography (ct): "there is an infrarenal ivc filter with tip immediately inferior to the renal vein insertions.The tip is along the posterior wall of the ivc indicating some tilt.The 4 longus tines extend beyond the lumen of the expected confines of the ivc and the pericaval fat." "ivc filter as above.".

Event Description

Per a report from computed tomography 2; ¿the cone of the filter is lying against the left posterior ivc wall.Left filter strut penetrates 12 mm through the ivc wall.Right strut penetrates 9 mm through the ivc wall.Anterior strut penetrates 7 mm through the ivc wall.Posterior strut penetrates 15 mm through the ivc wall.¿.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation: investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.Per quality engineering review, the additional information provided for this complaint does not change the previous investigation conclusion.Therefore, no new investigation activities will be conducted at this 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.

• Brand Name: GUNTHER TULIP NAVALIGN JUGULAR & FEMORAL VENA CAVA FILTER SET
• Type of Device: DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): WILLIAM COOK EUROPE; sandet 6, dk-4632; bjaeverskov
• Manufacturer (Section G): WILLIAM COOK EUROPE; sandet 6, dk-4632; bjaeverskov
• Manufacturer Contact: lissi walmann ; sandet 6, dk-4632; bjaeverskov ; 56868686
• MDR Report Key: 11579883
• MDR Text Key: 245600756
• Report Number: 3002808486-2021-01032
• 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,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 11/30/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/27/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/05/2019
• Device Catalogue Number: IGTCFS-65-1-UNI-TULIP
• Device Lot Number: E3401893
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/08/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/05/2016
• 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
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 45 KG