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G34309 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Structural Problem (2506); Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Dyspnea (1816); Internal Organ Perforation (1987); Pain (1994); Perforation of Vessels (2135); Insufficient Information (4580)
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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 the patient received a celect platinum (pt) inferior vena cava (ivc) filter on (b)(6) 2016, and the patient was injured without further explanation.Hospital and medical records have been requested, but not yet provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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-pt 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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G4: k211875.Investigation: the following allegations have been investigated: organ/vena cava (vc)/aorta perforation, pain, restlessness, loss of breath.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.Unknown if the reported pain, restlessness, and loss of breath are directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in time.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) 2016 via the right internal jugular due to post trauma.The patient alleges organ and vena cava perforation.The patient further alleges pain on right side, restlessness, and loss of breath.On 29jan2021, per a report from computed tomography 2; ¿impressions: the anterior strut penetrates 8 mm through the ivc wall.The left strut penetrates 8 mm through the ivc wall.It penetrates into the aorta.The posterior strut penetrates 5 mm through the ivc wall.The right penetrates 10 mm through the ivc wall.¿.
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