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WILLIAM COOK EUROPE COOK CELECT FEMORAL VENA CAVA FILTER SET; DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR
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| Model Number |
G48373 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Structural Problem (2506); Device Tipped Over (2589)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Internal Organ Perforation (1987); Perforation of Vessels (2135); Anxiety (2328); Depression (2361)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It is alleged that "patient received a cook celect filter.Patient is alleging perforation of organ.Hospital and medical records have not been provided.".
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Initial reporter - customer (person) not provided, information provided by (b)(6).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.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient alleges multiple perforations of the inferior vena cava (ivc).Additionally, it is alleged the perforating struts also abut adjacent structures.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation: the following allegations have been investigated: organ/vena cava perforation.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.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 or Problem Description
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Patient allegedly received an implant on (b)(6) 2010 via the left femoral vein due to trauma and deep vein thrombosis (dvt).Patient is alleging vena cava perforation and perforation abutting other structures.Patient alleges "i live with the anxiety of having a filter that could fail further at any time, but that cannot be retrieved without a serious surgery.I am worried because my filter has perforated outside of my vena cava, abutting other structures." "for fear of aggravating my current condition and causing potential future injuries related to the cook filter, i try not to engage in any activities that could cause me to exert myself." anxiety, depression.Per computed tomography report, "caval perforation: yes.4 o'clock 7.90 mm grade 3 extending to the anterior aspect of the l2-l3 disc.7 o'clock 10.30 mm grade 3 extending to the anterior aspect of the l2-l3 disc." "tilt: yes.Anterior tilt measuring 7.80 degrees.".
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.Investigation: investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.The following allegations have been investigated: tilt, depression, anxiety, worry, fear, limited physical activity.The reported allegations have been further investigated based on the information provided to date.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 tilt, depression, anxiety, worry, fear, limited physical activity is directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in time.20 devices in lot.No issues found on work order.No other complaints on lots.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 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.
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