MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC GUNTHER TULIP JUGULAR VENA CAVA FILTER SET; DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR

Model Number	G33016
Medical Device Problem Codes	Structural Problem (2506); Device Tipped Over (2589)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Internal Organ Perforation (1987); Perforation of Vessels (2135); Anxiety (2328)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Customer (person) not provided, information provided by dalimonte rueb stoller llp occupation: non-healthcare professional.Investigation: 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.Rpn/lot is unknown, however, the device is manufactured and inspected according to current controls.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.This report includes information known at this time.A follow up report will be submitted should additional 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 or Problem Description
It is alleged that "patient received a cook tulip filter.Patient is alleging filter perforation of organ.Hospital and medical records have not been provided.".
Event or Problem Description
Patient allegedly received an implant on (b)(6) 2014 via the right common femoral vein due to deep vein thrombosis (dvt).The patient alleges vena cava perforation and perforation abutting another organ.The patient further alleges multiple prongs perforate the inferior vena cava (ivc), one prong abuts the aorta, anxiety, and worry.(b)(6) 2020, per a report from computed tomography; ¿metallic filter is noted within the infrarenal inferior vena cava.Proximal tip of the filter is 1.6 cm below the level of the left renal vein confluence with the ivc.The filter is tilted medially 15 degrees with respect to the long axis of the ivc.The proximal tip of the filter abuts the medial wall of the inferior vena cava.Multiple filter struts extend through the wall of the ivc.Maximum excursion is of anterolateral lateral strut which is approximately 4 mm from the outer wall of the ivc.Anterior medial strut abuts the medial wall of the adjacent aorta.¿.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation: the following allegations have been investigated: organ/vena cava perforation, tilt, anxiety, worry.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.Filter tilt has been reported.Potential causes may include filter placement in ivcs with diameters larger than those specified in these instructions for use; improper deployment; manipulations near an implanted filter (e.G., a surgical or endovascular procedure in the vicinity of a filter); and (or) a failed retrieval attempt.Unknown if the reported anxiety, worry is directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in time.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.

• Brand Name: GUNTHER TULIP JUGULAR VENA CAVA FILTER SET
• Common Device Name: DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer (Section G): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer Contact: larry pool ; 750 daniels way; bloomington, IN 47404 ; 8123392235
• MDR Report Key: 14443982
• Report Number: 1820334-2022-00848
• Device Sequence Number: 14596344
• Product Code: DTK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10827002330167
• UDI-Public: (01)10827002330167(17)170901(10)5350467
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• PMA/510(K) Number: K072240
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2014
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/26/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: G33016
• Device Catalogue Number: IGTCFS-65-JUG
• Device Lot Number: 5350467
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/20/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/16/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/19/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/26/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/03/2014
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Life Threatening
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 111 KG