MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC. SIMON NITINOL FILTER SYSTEM; VENA CAVA FILTER

Model Number 2120F

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem Extravasation (1842)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturing review: a device history record review could not be performed as the lot number is unknown.Investigation summary: the device was not returned for evaluation.Medical records were provided and reviewed.Post deployment, fractures and umbrella section with large circumferential impression on the inferior vena cava wall were noted on an unspecified date.The patient had a chronic fractured indwelling inferior vena cava filter.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for filter limb detachment.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause is unknown.Labeling review: a review of product labeling documents (e.G.Procedural instructions, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, contraindications, and unit label) showed that the product labeling is adequate.

Event Description

It was reported through the litigation process that a vena cava filter was placed in a patient after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism.At some time post filter deployment, it was alleged that the filter strut detached and the patient had extravasation.Attempts were made to retrieve the filter, however removal of the filter was not confirmed.The current status of the patient is unknown.

• Brand Name: SIMON NITINOL FILTER SYSTEM
• Type of Device: VENA CAVA FILTER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.; 1625 w 3rd st.; tempe AZ 85281
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (GFO); 289 bay road; queensbury NY 12804
• Manufacturer Contact: judith ludwig ; 1415 w. 3rd street; tempe, AZ 85281 ; 4803032689
• MDR Report Key: 13928301
• MDR Text Key: 288023063
• Report Number: 2020394-2022-90134
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741040900
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741040900
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K970099
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/28/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/28/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 2120F
• Device Catalogue Number: 2120F
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/01/2022
• 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): Other
• Patient Sex: Female