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

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problems Obstruction of Flow (2423); Structural Problem (2506); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problems Dyspnea (1816); Memory Loss/Impairment (1958); Internal Organ Perforation (1987); Pain (1994); Perforation of Vessels (2135); 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.The following allegations have been investigated: fracture, vena cava (vc)/organ perforation.Filter fracture has been reported and may be either symptomatic or asymptomatic.Fracture of a filter leg may be due to repetitive motion on a filter leg in an unusual, stressed position, such as a filter leg penetrating/perforating the ivc; or a filter leg being caught in a side branch (e.G., a renal vein).Other potential causes of filter fracture may include excessive force or manipulations near an implanted filter (e.G., a surgical or endovascular procedure in the vicinity of a filter).Retrieval of a fractured filter or filter fragments (including embolized fragments) using endovascular techniques has been reported.Potential adverse events that may occur include, but are not limited to, the following: filter fracture, filter or filter fragment embolization, trauma to adjacent structures.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.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 Description

The following information is alleged: the patient received a celect inferior vena cava (ivc) filter in 2013.Approximately 6 years later the patient underwent a computed tomography (ct) scan which revealed the patients' filter had migrated since the implantation as several struts were now perforating through the ivc wall with struts perforating into the small bowel and vertebra.The ct scan further revealed that the filter had fractured.Hospital and medical records have been requested, but not yet provided.

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: artery perforation, deep vein thrombosis (dvt), pain, dyspnea, memory loss, dizziness, burning sensation, physical limitations.The additional information regarding artery perforation does not change the previous investigation results for organ and 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 pain, dyspnea, memory loss, dizziness, burning sensation, and physical limitations 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.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 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 is alleging fracture and vena cava/organ perforation.The patient further alleges "pain in my chest and abdomen.Shortness of breath.Pain in my arms and legs.Memory loss.Dizziness.Burning in my knees and elbows.Punctured organs.Perforated artery," as well as physical limitations and post-implant deep vein thrombosis (dvt).Radiology report: "ivc filter with: 6 mm small bowel, 8 mm mesenteric and 14 mm vertebral perforation - fractured short arms - no tilting, stenosis, or migration.".

• 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: 12701254
• MDR Text Key: 278602373
• Report Number: 3002808486-2021-01926
• 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: 03/08/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/26/2021
• 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: 02/14/2022
• 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: 84 KG