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

Model Number	G33017
Medical Device Problem Codes	Structural Problem (2506); Device Tipped Over (2589)
Health Effect - Clinical Codes	Internal Organ Perforation (1987); Pain (1994); Perforation of Vessels (2135)
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The previous mdr had been submitted by william cook europe under manufacturer report reference number 3002808486-2021-01985.Additional information provided determined that this device was manufactured by cook inc (cinc).With the submission of this initial report, cinc informs that all future submissions regarding this complaint will be handled under manufacturer report number referenced in g8 of this initial medwatch report.Occupation: non-healthcare professional.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: organ/vena cava perforation tilt, pain.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.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.Excessive filter tilt may contribute to difficult or failed retrieval; vena cava wall penetration/perforation; and (or) result in loss of filter efficiency.Potential adverse events that may occur include, but are not limited to, the following: unacceptable filter tilt.Unknown if the reported pain 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, one other complaint has been reported against the lot 4424732.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 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 or Problem Description
The following information is alleged: the patient received a gunther tulip inferior vena cava (ivc) filter on (b)(6) 2013.Approximately 5 years and 11 months later, the patient underwent a computerized tomography (ct) scan of the abdomen.The patient was informed that the struts of the filter had perforated through the ivc wall, particularly the anterior strut, which had extended 4 mm beyond the wall of the inferior vena cava.Additional information provided the patient received the gunther tulip filter via the right internal jugular vein due to deep vein thrombosis.Patient is alleging device tilt, vena cava and organ perforation.The patient notes and further alleges "the filter is tilted with struts perforating more than 3mm outside the ivc.One strut appears to penetrate the duodenum"; pain upon raising arms up and down.

• Brand Name: GUNTHER TULIP JUGULAR 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: 15420266
• Report Number: 1820334-2022-01478
• Device Sequence Number: 12416962
• Product Code: DTK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10827002330174
• UDI-Public: (01)10827002330174(17)160601(10)4424732
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K043509
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2013
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/14/2022

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: 06/01/2016
• Device Model Number: G33017
• Device Catalogue Number: IGTCFS-65-JUG
• Device Lot Number: 4424732
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/30/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/14/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/01/2013
• 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: Male
• Patient Weight: 79 KG