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

Model Number	G52909
Medical Device Problem Codes	Inadequate Filtration Process (2308); Obstruction of Flow (2423); Structural Problem (2506); Device Tipped Over (2589); Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Pulmonary Embolism (1498); Perforation of Vessels (2135); Depression (2361); Thrombosis/Thrombus (4440); Insufficient Information (4580)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Non-healthcare professional.Investigation: 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 number and lot number are unknown, however, the alleged celect 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.
Event or Problem Description
It is alleged that the patient received a celect inferior vena cava (ivc) filter on (b)(6) 2011, and the patient was injured without further explanation.Hospital and medical records have been requested, but not yet provided.
Event or Problem Description
Patient allegedly received a filter via the right jugular vein due to left deep vein thrombosis (dvt) following back surgery.Patient is alleging device tilt and vena cava perforation.It is noted and further alleged, the patient experienced post implant dvt, pulmonary embolism (pe), and depression.Patient reportedly expired on (b)(6) 2018.There is no allegation of wrongful death.Per the physician comments of on (b)(6) 2012 ct abdomen/pelvis: "¿ ivc filter is infrarenal in position.¿ the medial and later filter struts are seen piercing the medial wall (11.21mm & 12.95mm).¿ the anterior filter strut is seen piercing the ivc wall (20.23mm) anteriorly and is seen lying adjacent to the duodenum.¿ the posterior filter strut is seen piercing the posterior wall ( 10.92mm) ¿ medial tilt (22.06 deg) of the ivc filter is noted.¿ no ivc filter fracture noted".Per the certificate of death dated (b)(6) 2018: immediate cause: hypoxemic respiratory failure, due to emphysema.Other significant conditions contributing to death: obstructive sleep apnea.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation: investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.The reported allegations have been further investigated based on the information provided to date.The following allegations have been investigated: pulmonary embolism (pe), vena cava (vc) perforation, deep vein thrombosis (dvt), tilt, depression.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 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.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 depression is directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in time.(b)(4) devices in lot.To date, no other complaints have been reported against the lot.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.

• Brand Name: NAVALIGN COOK CELECT JUGULAR VENA CAVA FILTER SET
• 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: 12462489
• Report Number: 3002808486-2021-01786
• Device Sequence Number: 3935625
• Product Code: DTK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10827002529097
• UDI-Public: (01)10827002529097(17)140718(10)E2775561
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: UT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K090140
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2011
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/16/2021

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: 07/18/2014
• Device Model Number: G52909
• Device Catalogue Number: IGTCFS-65-1-JUG-CELECT
• Device Lot Number: E2775561
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/18/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/22/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/13/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/16/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/18/2011
• 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: 75 KG