MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC GUNTHER TULIP FEMORAL 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); Depression (2361)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(6).Initial reporter 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.
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
Additional information alleges the following: the patient experienced multiple perforations of the inferior vena cava (ivc) by the struts of the tulip ivc filter.One of these perforations abuts an adjacent structure.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The investigation was reopened due to additional information provided.The reported allegations have been further investigated based on the information provided to date.The following allegations have been investigated: organ/vena cava perforation.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.A total of (b)(4) devices were manufactured in the reported lot.To date, no other complaints have been reported against the lot.The associated work order was reviewed.No related/relevant notes were documented.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.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.Investigation: investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.The reported allegations have been further investigated based on the information provided to date.The following allegations have been investigated: tilt, anxiety, depression, worry, fear, limited physical activity.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, depression, worry, fear, and limited physical activity are directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in time.A total of 20 devices were manufactured in the reported lot.To date, no other complaints have been reported against the lot.The associated work order was reviewed.No related/relevant notes were documented.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.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 report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
Event or Problem Description
Patient allegedly received the tulip filter via the right common femoral vein due to pulmonary embolism (pe).Patient is alleging device tilt, vena cava perforation, and perforation abutting other structures.Patient notes and further alleges experiencing anxiety, worry, fear, limited physical activity, and depression.Per a computed tomography (ct) abdomen/pelvis: "cook gunther tulip placed (b)(6) 2010"."caval perforation: yes.12 o'clock 3.40mm grade 2.9 o'clock 5.70mm grade 2.6 o'clock 3.70mm grade 3 extending to the l3 prevertebral soft tissues.Tilt: yes.Left-sided tilt measuring 15.43 degrees.Migration: no.Pertinent negatives: none.Additional findings: none".

• Brand Name: GUNTHER TULIP FEMORAL 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: 14444891
• Report Number: 1820334-2022-00908
• Device Sequence Number: 15041659
• Product Code: DTK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10827002330167
• UDI-Public: (01)10827002330167(17)121201(10)2426901
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• PMA/510(K) Number: K043509
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2010
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/15/2022

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 Expiration Date: 12/01/2012
• Device Model Number: G33016
• Device Catalogue Number: IGTCFS-65-FEM
• Device Lot Number: 2426901
• 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: 09/21/2022; 12/07/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/19/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/12/2022; 12/15/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/14/2009
• 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: Female
• Patient Weight: 91 KG