MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC GUNTHER TULIP FEMORAL VENA CAVA FILTER SET

Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-FEM

Device Problem Structural Problem (2506)

Patient Problems Abdominal Pain (1685); Perforation of Vessels (2135)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The previous medwatch report was submitted by william cook europe under manufacturer report reference# 3002808486-2022-00075.Additional information provided determined that this device was manufactured by cook inc.With the submission of this initial medwatch report, cook inc.Informs that all future submissions regarding this complaint will be handled under the manufacturer report reference # referenced in this initial medwatch report.Occupation: non-healthcare professional investigation: investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.The following allegations have been investigated: vena cava perforation, abdominal pain, limited physical activity.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: vascular trauma, vena cava perforation, vena cava penetration.Unknown if the reported abdominal pain and limited physical activity is 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 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.

Event Description

Patient allegedly received a gunther tulip inferior vena cava (ivc) filter on (b)(6) 2009 via the left common femoral vein due to conjunction with an orthopedic procedure.Patient is alleging vena cava perforation.Patient alleges "constant abdominal pain." the patient is limited or can no longer engage in "bending over, lifting weights".

• Brand Name: GUNTHER TULIP FEMORAL VENA CAVA FILTER SET
• 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 ; 8128294891
• MDR Report Key: 14680588
• MDR Text Key: 294880983
• Report Number: 1820334-2022-01049
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K043509
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/13/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/13/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/01/2012
• Device Catalogue Number: IGTCFS-65-FEM
• Device Lot Number: 2272665
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/24/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/04/2009
• 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): Life Threatening
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 147 KG