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

Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-FEM

Device Problems Structural Problem (2506); Device Tipped Over (2589); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Perforation of Vessels (2135); Discomfort (2330); Depression (2361); Shaking/Tremors (2515); Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

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 tulip 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 gunther tulip inferior vena cava (ivc) filter on (b)(6) 2008, and the patient was injured without further explanation.Hospital and medical records have been requested, but not yet provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.Additional information: 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: vena cava perforation, tilt, tremors, pain, discomfort, depression.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.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 tremors, pain, discomfort, and depression are directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in time.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.

Event Description

Patient allegedly received an implant on 21jul2008 via the right femoral vein for prevention of deep vein thrombosis (dvt) and pulmonary embolism (pe).Patient is alleging tilt and vena cava perforation.The patient further alleges "vibrations" in chest and body, as well as pain, discomfort and depression.Report from xray: "the tip of an ivc filter lies at the level of the superior one third of the l2." report from ct (computed tomography): "1.Filter tilt: there is 5° of posterior tilt of the ivc filter apex which is 3 mm from the posterior ivc wall.2:positioning: the apex of the filter is 3 mm above the inferior wall of the right renal vein which is the lowest renal vein.3.Perforation: the 4 filter struts are outside of the ivc walls.There are fat planes between 1 and 3 mm at each.4.Filter strut fracture or bending: none.5.Stenosis of ivc: none.".

• Brand Name: GUNTHER TULIP FEMORAL VENA CAVA FILTER SET
• Type of Device: 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: 14753769
• MDR Text Key: 294389769
• Report Number: 1820334-2022-01093
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 07/19/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/21/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/01/2011
• Device Catalogue Number: IGTCFS-65-FEM
• Device Lot Number: 2093971
• 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
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/17/2008
• 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: 104 KG