MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WILLIAM COOK EUROPE UNKNOWN; DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problems Inadequate Filtration Process (2308); Obstruction of Flow (2423); Structural Problem (2506)

Patient Problems Pulmonary Embolism (1498); Internal Organ Perforation (1987); Perforation of Vessels (2135); Loss of Vision (2139); Anxiety (2328); Ambulation Difficulties (2544); Balance Problems (4401); Thrombosis/Thrombus (4440)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Initial reporter occupation: non-healthcare professional.Investigation: 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.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.The following allegations have been investigated: vena cava (vc) perforation.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 Description

The following information is alleged: the patient received a gunther tulip inferior vena cava (ivc) filter in (b)(6) 2016.Approximately 2 years and 11 months after receiving the filter implant, the patient underwent a computerized tomography (ct) scan which revealed that the filter had moved since its implantation as several struts of the filter were now perforating through the ivc wall.Hospital and medical records have been requested, but not yet provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation: the following allegations have been investigated: pulmonary embolism (pe), organ/vena cava (vc) perforation, deep vein thrombosis (dvt), artery blockage, eye stroke/vision impairment, limited mobility, imbalance, anxiety/depression, ptsd.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.The additional information regarding organ perforation does not change the previous investigation results for vena cava perforation.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.Unknown if the reported artery blockage, eye stroke/vision impairment, limited mobility, imbalance, anxiety/depression, and post traumatic stress disorder (ptsd) are directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in time.Catalog number and lot number are unknown, however, the alleged tulip is manufactured and inspected according to controls.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.

Event Description

Patient allegedly received an implant on (b)(6) 2016 due to deep vein thrombosis (dvt) and pulmonary embolism (pe).The patient alleges vena cava perforation.The patient additionally alleges experiencing anxiety, post implant dvt x 3, post implant pe, eye stroke/vision impairment, 100% blockage of right carotid artery resulting eye stroke, limited mobility, imbalance, depression, and post traumatic stress disorder (ptsd).(b)(6) 2019, per a report from computed tomography 2; ¿ivc filter with: 4mm mesenteric perforation.No stenosis, migration, fracture or tilting.¿.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN
• 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: 12513967
• MDR Text Key: 272748611
• Report Number: 3002808486-2021-01805
• 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
• Report Date: 01/24/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/22/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/10/2022
• 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): Life Threatening
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 95 KG