Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-1-FEM-TULIP |
Device Problems
Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Difficult to Remove (1528); Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Aspiration/Inhalation (1725); Chest Pain (1776); Anxiety (2328); No Information (3190)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Catalog number: unknown but referred to as a cook günther tulip filter.Since catalog number is unknown the 510(k) could be either k090140, k112119 or k121057.(b)(4).Investigation is still in progress.
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Event Description
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Description according to short form complaint filed: it is alleged that "[pt] received a gunther tulip filter on (b)(6) 2013." patient outcome: it is alleged that [pt] was injured without further explanation.Hospital and medical records have been requested but not yet provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Catalog #: unknown but referred to as a cook günther tulip filter.Expiration date: unknown as lot # is unknown.Since catalog # is unknown the 510(k) could be either k090140, k112119 or k121057.Mfr date unknown as lot# is unknown.It has not been possible to investigate or evaluate this alleged event based on the limited information provided to date.Cook will reopen its investigation if further information is receiving warranting supplementation in accordance with 21 c.F.R.803.56.
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Event Description
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Description according to short form complaint filed: it is alleged that "[pt] received a gunther tulip filter on (b)(6) 2013." patient outcome: it is alleged that [pt] was injured without further explanation.Hospital and medical records have been requested but not yet provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The event is currently under investigation.A supplemental report will be provided upon conclusion.
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Event Description
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This additional information was received on 1/16/2017 as follows: the patient allegedly received the device implant on (b)(6) 2013.The patient is alleging device is unable to be retrieved, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, swelling in lower extremities, anxiety, and depression.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Exemption number e2016032.William cook (b)(4) (manufacturer) is submitting this report on behalf of cook medical incorporated (cmi) (importer).Manufacturer reference #(b)(4).Corrected data based on new information received: adverse event to product problem.Serious injury to malfunction.It has not been possible to further investigate or evaluate this alleged event based on the limited information provided to date via the operative note stating "the patient is alleging device is unable to be retrieved, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, swelling in lower extremities, anxiety, and depression¿.Cook will reopen its investigation if further information is received.Filter retrieval is occasionally difficult.This is well-known from published scientific literature where filter retrievals are referred to as simple vs.Complex.Several case reports published in scientific literature describe complex cases with successful endovascular filter retrievals using additional, advanced techniques.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.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: b5, b6.Exemption number e2016032.William cook europe aps (manufacturer) is submitting this report on behalf of (b)(4) (importer).G1) name and address for importer site: (b)(4).Registration no.: (b)(4).Investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.The reported allegations have been further investigated based on the information provided to date.Filter or filter fragment migration and (or) embolization (e.G., movement to the heart or lungs) has been reported.Filter or filter fragment movement has occurred in both the cranial and caudal direction and may be either symptomatic or asymptomatic.Potential causes may include filter placement in ivcs with diameters smaller or larger than those specified in these instructions for use; improper deployment; deployment into thrombus; dislodgement due to large thrombus burdens; 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: filter migration, trauma to adjacent structures.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.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.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 Description
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Patient alleges migration (cat form).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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