Description of event according to initial reporter: placement of a cook celect filter on (b)(6) 2011 due to post deep vein thrombosis (dvt) and pulmonary embolism (pe) which subsequently clotted and was removed (b)(6) 2011 during a thrombolysis procedure.It was observed that the caudally oriented cook celect filter suffered some short leg displacement rendering it at risk for brakeage.At that point it was noted that the thrombus have significantly cleared about this filter including the thrombus soon at its cephalad aspect (b)(4).Additionally, a temporary celect filter was placed for use during the thrombolysis procedure on (b)(6) 2011 which was removed upon completion of the procedure and replaced with a third cook celect filter (b)(4).Patient outcome: according to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.The filter was successfully snared and removed with all legs intact.
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Manufacturer ref# (b)(4).Summary of investigational findings: during thrombolysis 20 days after filter placement, it was observed that the ¿filter suffered some short leg displacement rendering it at risk for breakage¿.The filter was successfully removed with all legs intact.No product was returned for investigation and no images were provided.Therefore, based on the limited information provided the exact reason for the displaced secondary filter legs cannot be determined.However, it is noted that the filter was removed with all legs intact and that a temporary celect filter was placed for use during thrombolysis and removed after the completion.There are adequate controls in place to ensure the device was manufactured to specifications.It was assessed that because no non-conformances were detected, there is evidence that the dhr was fully executed.In addition, no other lot related complaints have been received from the field.It is therefore concluded that there is no evidence that nonconforming product exists in house or in field.Cook medical will continue to monitor for similar events.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.
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