Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-JP-JUG-TULIP |
Device Problem
Use of Device Problem (1670)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 12/15/2011 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Catalog# igtcfs-65-jp-jug-tulip.Similar to device under 510(k) k090140.(b)(4).Summary of investigational findings: no images or product is returned to assist the investigation.Nothing from the available information indicate a product failure.Filter can be repositioned if the filter has not reached the desired position and filter is not released from the grasping hook.Therefore, it is important that placement of the filter is performed by fluoroscopic control.No evidence to suggest that product is not manufactures to current specifications.Cook medical will continue to monitor for similar events.
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Event Description
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Description of event according to initial reporter: ivc filter placement was performed.The physician intended to place the filter just below renal vein, but it was placed in iliac vein junction area by mistake.The filter was remained there and another filter was placed just below renal vein.Patient outcome: the patient is fine after the procedure.
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