COOK INC GUNTHER TULIP FEMORAL VENA CAVA FILTER SET; DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR
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Model Number G33016 |
Device Problems
Obstruction of Flow (2423); Structural Problem (2506); Unintended Movement (3026)
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Patient Problems
Abdominal Pain (1685); Perforation of Vessels (2135); Thrombosis/Thrombus (4440)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Initial reporter occupation: non-healthcare professional.Investigation.The following allegations have been investigated: vena cava perforation, dvt, migration, stomach/pancreas pain.Investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.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.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 or filter fragment migration and (or) embolization (e.G., movement to the heart or lungs) has been reported.Filter or filter fragment movement has occurred in both the cranial and caudal direction and may be either symptomatic or asymptomatic.Potential causes may include filter placement in ivcs with diameters smaller or larger than those specified in these instructions for use; improper deployment; deployment into thrombus; dislodgement due to large thrombus burdens; 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: filter migration, trauma to adjacent structures.Unknown if the reported stomach/pancreas pain are directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in time.(b)(4) devices in lot.No relevant notes on work order.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 becomes available.
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Event Description
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Patient allegedly received an implant on (b)(6) 2011 due to deep vein thrombosis (dvt)/pulmonary embolism (pe).The patient alleges migration and vena cava perforation.The patient further alleges stomach and pancreas pain, and dvt.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.The following fields were updated per additional information received: b5, b6, annex g, annex b, annex c, annex d, and h6.Investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.Per quality engineering review, the additional information provided for this complaint does not change the previous investigation conclusion.Therefore, no new investigation activities will be conducted at this time.Cook will reopen the investigation if further information is received warranting supplementation in accordance with 21 c.F.R.803.56.20 devices in lot.No relevant notes on work order.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 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.
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Event Description
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Per a report from medical opinion; ¿[patient] underwent placement of a cook gunther tulip ivc filter on (b)(6) 2011.There were no imaging studies provided demonstrating the filter placement.A ct abdomen/ pelvis performed on (b)(6) 2021 demonstrated the filter at superior l3 to inferior l4 interspace.Migration is possible based on the study provided.There is no significant tilt indicated.A grade 2 perforation is demonstrated with perforation of the filter 7mm outside the cava wall".
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