MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WILLIAM COOK EUROPE UNKNOWN; DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problems Obstruction of Flow (2423); Structural Problem (2506); Device Tipped Over (2589); Unintended Movement (3026); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problems Internal Organ Perforation (1987); Pain (1994); Perforation of Vessels (2135); Thrombosis/Thrombus (4440); Heart Failure/Congestive Heart Failure (4446); Swelling/ Edema (4577); Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Initial reporter occupation: non-healthcare professional.Investigation: it has not been possible to further investigate or evaluate this alleged event based on the limited information and/or no device failure provided to date.Catalog number and lot number are unknown, however, the alleged celect 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.

Event Description

It is alleged that the patient received a celect inferior vena cava (ivc) filter on (b)(6) 2013, and the patient was injured without further explanation.Hospital and medical records have been requested, but not yet provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation: investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.The following allegations have been investigated: organ/vena cava perforation, deep vein thrombus (dvt), migration, tilt, heart failure, physical limitation, edema, pain, swelling.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.Ivc occlusion/ thrombosis, new dvt, ivc stenosis as a reported complication, is a known risk in relation to filter implant and is well documented in the clinical literature and in clinical practice guidelines.This is supported by the clinical evidence report established to assess available clinical data to identify and evaluate the clinical safety and performance of the cook vena cava filters.Potential adverse events that may occur include, but are not limited to, the following: vena cava occlusion or thrombosis, vena cava stenosis, deep vein thrombosis.Filter or filter fragment migration and (or) embolization (e.G., movement to the heart or lungs) has been reported.Filter or filter fragment movement has occurred in both the cranial and caudal direction and may be either symptomatic or asymptomatic.Potential causes may include filter placement in ivcs with diameters smaller or larger than those specified in these instructions for use; improper deployment; deployment into thrombus; dislodgement due to large thrombus burdens; 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: filter migration, trauma to adjacent structures.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 heart failure, physical limitation, edema, pain and swelling is directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in time.Catalog and lot number are unknown.The alleged celect 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.

Event Description

Patient allegedly received an implant on (b)(6) 2013 via the right common femoral vein due to pulmonary embolism (pe).Patient is alleging organ and vena cava perforation, tilt, and deep vein thrombosis (dvt).Patient further alleges "i have fluid build up in my legs and due to device not working i have an enlarged heart.2020 i had pacemaker placed because my heart is failing.I also had massive blood clot in 2021 due to device." "cannot sit or stand due to swelling of legs.Cannot exercise due to being tired and pain in back." "my life was majorly disrupted.I cannot lost weight.I am in constant pain and have to wear compression socks.Have abdominal pain and leg swelling constantly." per ct report, "inferior vena cava is right-sided.There is an infrarenal inferior vena cava filter.The timing bolus is not optimal for evaluation of the ivc below the ivc filter, even though scanned arterial, venous and delayed.On the venous phase there is some decreased attenuation in the inferior vena cava at the level of the bilateral renal veins.This is likely secondary to the flow of contrast from the renal veins although cannot exclude the possibility of thrombus at that location and has the same attenuation as the noncontrast inferior vena cava below." per ct report, "tilting with the apex against the ivc wall." "3 mm aortic, 7 mm small bowel, and 8 mm mesenteric perforation" per ct report, "ivc filter is noted in place.Slight filter tilt suggestive of possible migration.".

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN
• Type of Device: DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): WILLIAM COOK EUROPE; sandet 6; bjaeverskov 4632 ; DA 4632
• Manufacturer (Section G): WILLIAM COOK EUROPE; sandet 6, dk-4632; bjaeverskov
• Manufacturer Contact: lissi walmann ; sandet 6, dk-4632; bjaeverskov
• MDR Report Key: 14743945
• MDR Text Key: 294939754
• Report Number: 3002808486-2022-00842
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/20/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/20/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/27/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: Female
• Patient Weight: 119 KG