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
Event or Problem Description
The following information is alleged: the patient received a gunther tulip inferior vena cava (ivc) filter on (b)(6) 2011 due to deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.Approximately 10 years later the patient had a computed tomography scan which revealed the filter is perforating over 8 mm into the left iliac vein, with multiple other struts perforating the ivc between 9 and 4 mm.Patient also experience pain and distress restricting her ability to engage in activities of daily living.Hospital and medical records have been requested, but not yet provided.Per computed tomography report, "filter type: cook gunther tulip." "filter position: below the renal veins." "filter tilt: yes." "filter penetration: yes." "impressions: the filter is tilted posterior with its proximal cone 4 mm through the ivc wall.The anterior strut penetrates 9 mm through the ivc wall.The left strut penetrates 8 mm through the ivc wall.It penetrates into the left common iliac artery.The posterior strut penetrates 11 mm through the ivc wall.The right strut penetrates 4 mm through the ivc wall.".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The previous medwatch report was submitted by william cook europe under manufacturer report reference# 3002808486-2023-00083.Additional information provided determined that this device was manufactured by cook inc.With the submission of this initial medwatch report, cook inc.Informs that all future submissions regarding this complaint will be handled under the manufacturer report reference # referenced in g8 of this initial medwatch report.E3- occupation: non-healthcare professional the following allegations have been investigated: vena cava perforation, tilt, pain, limited physical ability.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: 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.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 and limited physical ability are directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in time.A total of (b)(4) devices were manufactured in the reported lot.To date, no other complaints have been reported against the lot.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 medwatch report will be submitted if additional relevant information become 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 or Problem Description
Patient allegedly received an implant on (b)(6)2011 via the right internal jugular vein.The patient alleges organ perforation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.The following fields were updated per additional information received: b5, b6, h6.Investigation the following allegations have been investigated: organ perforation.Investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.The reported allegations have been further investigated based on the information provided to date.The additional information regarding organ perforation does not change the previous investigation results for vena cava perforation.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation: investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.Per quality engineering review, the additional information provided for this complaint does not change the previous investigation conclusion.Therefore, no new investigation activities will be conducted at this 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 the 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 or Problem Description
Additional information was provided which indicates the patient has subsequently expired, but it was not indicated that the ivc filter contributed to this outcome.

• 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: 17391796
• Report Number: 1820334-2023-00960
• Device Sequence Number: 15681879
• Product Code: DTK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10827002330174
• UDI-Public: (01)10827002330174(17)140401(10)2718788
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: ID
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K072240
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2011
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/24/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/01/2014
• Device Model Number: G33017
• Device Catalogue Number: IGTCFS-65-JUG
• Device Lot Number: 2718788
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Follow-Up
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/30/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/21/2023; 04/09/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/25/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/30/2023; 04/24/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/14/2011
• 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
• Patient Sex: Female