MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. MERIDIAN FILTER SYSTEM - FEMORAL; VENA CAVA FILTER

Catalog Number MD800F

Device Problem Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)

Patient Problem Abdominal Pain (1685)

Event Date 10/08/2018

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturing review: a lot history review was performed.This is the only complaint to date for this lot number.Therefore, a device history record review is not required.Investigation summary: the device was not returned for evaluation.Medical records were provided and reviewed.Approximately one year post filter deployment, patient presented due to abdominal pain and colostomy bleeding.Subsequent, computed tomography revealed the inferior vena cava filter in the infrarenal inferior vena cava.Approximately three years later, computed tomography revealed inferior vena cava filter with the proximal tip at the level of the origin of the right renal vein and left renal vein.Several of the legs of the inferior vena cava filter noted outside the outline of the inferior vena cava without the evidence of leakage.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for perforation of the inferior vena cava.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.(expiry date: 10/2014).

Event Description

It was reported through the litigation process that a vena cava filter was placed in a patient after being diagnosed with pulmonary embolism.At some time, post filter deployment, it was alleged that the filter struts perforated and the patient reportedly experienced abdominal pain.The device has not been removed and there were no reported attempts made to retrieve the filter.The current status of the patient is unknown.

• Brand Name: MERIDIAN FILTER SYSTEM - FEMORAL
• Type of Device: VENA CAVA FILTER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (GFO); 289 bay road; queensbury NY 12804
• Manufacturer Contact: judith ludwig ; 1415 w. 3rd street; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 11911520
• MDR Text Key: 253811411
• Report Number: 2020394-2021-80472
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K112497
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/01/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/01/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: MD800F
• Device Lot Number: GFXH2783
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/05/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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): Other
• Patient Age: 84 YR
• Patient Weight: 75