MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CORDIS CORPORATION TRAPEASE PVCF FEM/JUG 55CM CSI; FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR

Model Number 466P306AU

Device Problem Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)

Patient Problem Perforation of Vessels (2135)

Event Date 12/01/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Event Description

As reported by the legal brief, the patient underwent placement of a trapease vena cava filter.The report states that the filter subsequently malfunctioned and caused injury and damage to the patient including, but not limited to perforation by the inferior vena cava (ivc) filter.As a direct and proximate result of these malfunctions, the patient suffered life-threatening injuries and damages, and required extensive medical care and treatment.As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages.Additional information received per the medical records indicate that the patient has a history of chronic pulmonary embolism (pe).The filter was implanted via the patient's right side femoral access.Doppler was used to find the vein.A needle was passed into the vein.Fluoroscopic guidance was used to pass the guide wire through the needle well up into the ivc.Next an inferior venocavogram was taken.The patient had a very fast runoff.It took several runs to define the anatomy and make sure there were no clots in the cava.No clots were seen.The filter was passed up to the end of the catheter and the filter was deployed over the l# vertebral body area.The catheter was removed and pressure was maintained over the right groin.The patient tolerated the procedure well.Additional information received per the patient profile form (ppf) states that the patient experienced perforation of filter strut(s) outside the inferior vena cava (ivc).The patient became aware of the reported event approximately twelve years and three months after the index procedure.The patient continues to experience mental anguish (worry, grief) related to the filter.

Manufacturer Narrative

Occupation: other, senior counsel, litigation.Please note that the exact event date is unknown and the event date is the complaint awareness date.Please note that this is the initial report for this product.Additional information is pending and will be submitted within 30 days of receipt.

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that a patient underwent placement of a trapease vena cava filter.The information provided indicated that the filter subsequently malfunctioned and caused perforation by the inferior vena cava (ivc) filter.The patient reported becoming aware of perforation of filter strut(s) outside the inferior vena cava (ivc) approximately twelve years and three months post implant.The patient also reported anxiety related to the filter.According to the medical record the indication for the filter implant was chronic pulmonary embolism.The filter was implant made via right femoral vein access and deployed at the l3 vertebral body area.The patient tolerated the procedure well.The product remains implant and therefore not available for analysis.A review of the device history record revealed no anomalies during the manufacturing and inspection processes that can be associated with the reported complaint.The trapease ivc filter is indicated for use in the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (pe) via percutaneous placement in the vena cava for patients in which anticoagulants are contraindicated, anticoagulant therapy for thromboembolic disease has failed, emergency treatment following massive pe where anticipated benefits of conventional therapy are reduced or for chronic, recurrent pe where anticoagulant therapy has failed, or is contraindicated.The trapease ivc filter is indicated for permanent placement.The purpose of a vena cava filter is to catch thrombus from the lower extremities as it travels along normal blood flow patterns up towards the heart.Vessel perforation is a known adverse event associated with implanting vena cava filters and is listed as such in the instructions for use (ifu).The ifu also notes vessel damage such as intimal tears and perforation as procedural and long-term complications related to ivc filters.Without procedural films or post implant imaging available for review, the reported event could not be confirmed or further clarified.Anxiety is an emotion characterized by an unpleasant state of inner turmoil, often accompanied by nervous behavior, somatic complaints, and rumination.The physiological symptoms of anxiety may include, but are not limited to neurological, respiratory, cardiac, muscular, and cutaneous.These symptoms of anxiety do not represent a device malfunction and may be related to underlying patient specific issues.There is nothing to suggest that the reported event is related to the design and/or manufacturing process of the device; therefore, no corrective action will be taken.Should additional information become available, the file will be updated accordingly.

• Brand Name: TRAPEASE PVCF FEM/JUG 55CM CSI
• Type of Device: FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): CORDIS CORPORATION; 14201 nw 60 avenue; miami lakes FL 33014
• Manufacturer (Section G): CORDIS CORPORATION; 14201 nw 60 avenue; miami lakes FL 33014
• Manufacturer Contact: karla castro ; 14201 nw 60 avenue; miami lakes, FL 33014 ; 7863138372
• MDR Report Key: 14162019
• MDR Text Key: 289675873
• Report Number: 9616099-2022-05564
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20705032009451
• UDI-Public: 20705032009451
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K020316
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/12/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/20/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 10/31/2011
• Device Model Number: 466P306AU
• Device Catalogue Number: 466P306AU
• Device Lot Number: R1108157
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/05/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/12/2008
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: UNKNOWN CATHETER; UNKNOWN DILATOR; UNKNOWN GUIDE WIRE; UNKNOWN NEEDLEUNKNOWN DILATORUNKNOWN SHEATHU; UNKNOWN SHEATH
• Patient Outcome(s): Life Threatening
• Patient Age: 52 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Race: Black Or African American