| Catalog Number |
IGTCFS-65-1-FEM-CELECT-PT |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Structural Problem (2506); Device Tipped Over (2589); Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Internal Organ Perforation (1987); 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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Section e3: 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.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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It is alleged that the patient received a celect inferior vena cava (ivc) filter on (b)(6) 2018, 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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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.Additional information: g4 (510k): k211875.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, fear.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 fear is directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in time.20 devices in lot.One other complaint has been reported against the lot for a different issue.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.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient received the filter due to deep vein thrombosis (dvt)/pulmonary embolism (pe).The patient is alleging vena cava perforation, and tilt.The patient further alleges fear that filter might cause further damage as it has not yet been removed.Per a ct of abdomen and pelvis: "vasculature: lnfrarenal ivc filter is present with minimal if any rightward angulation.The distal aspects of the longest struts demonstrate minimal penetration beyond the wall of ivc, up to 3 mm.There may be minimal penetration into the right psoas muscle from the posterior strut.There is no evidence of a break.The upper aspect of the filter is approximately 6 mm from the right renal vein".
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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