| Catalog Number |
IGTCFS-65-UNI-CELECT-PERM |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Structural Problem (2506); Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Abdominal Pain (1685); 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) 2011 and the patient was injured without further explanation.Hospital and medical records have been requested, but not yet provided.
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Event or Problem Description
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The patient received a celect inferior vena cava (ivc) filter on (b)(6) 2011 via right common femoral due to deep vein thrombosis (dvt)and pulmonary embolism (pe).The patient is alleging vena cava perforation.The patient further alleges that patient experience stomach pain.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation: investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.The following allegations have been investigated: vena cava perforation and stomach pain.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.Unknown if the reported stomach pain is directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in time.(b)(4) devices in lot.The associated work order was reviewed.No related/relevant notes were documented.No other complaints on lots.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 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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Search Alerts/Recalls
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