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MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC GUNTHER TULIP FEMORAL VENA CAVA FILTER SET; DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR

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COOK INC GUNTHER TULIP FEMORAL VENA CAVA FILTER SET; DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR Back to Search Results
Model Number N/A
Device Problems Difficult to Remove (1528); Insufficient Information (3190)
Patient Problems Pain (1994); Numbness (2415); Blood Loss (2597); No Information (3190)
Event Type  malfunction  
Manufacturer Narrative
The event is currently under investigation.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion.
 
Event Description
It is alleged that "[pt] received a cook gunther tulip on (b)(6) 2002.¿ it is alleged that the patient was injured without further explanation.Hospital and medical records have been requested but not yet provided.
 
Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The event is currently under investigation.A supplemental report will be provided upon conclusion.
 
Event Description
Additional information received 3/16/17 - patient alleges the following: an ivc filter was implanted on (b)(6) 2002 to prevent dvt in the left lower extremity with progression to common iliac vein.No attempts have been made to remove.Patient claims that device cannot be removed and bleeding.Patient also claims further dvt, pain in legs and numbness in extremities.
 
Manufacturer Narrative
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.According to device history records, based on the lot number provided, there is no evidence to suggest that this device was not manufactured according to specifications or that the filter did not perform as intended, e.G., the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (pe) via placement in the vena cava in the situations described in the ifu.It has not been possible to fully investigate or evaluate this 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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Brand Name
GUNTHER TULIP FEMORAL VENA CAVA FILTER SET
Type of Device
DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR
Manufacturer (Section D)
COOK INC
750 daniels way
bloomington IN 47404
Manufacturer Contact
larry pool
750 daniels way
bloomington, IN 47404
8123392235
MDR Report Key6373265
MDR Text Key68847379
Report Number1820334-2017-00479
Device Sequence Number1
Product Code DTK
Combination Product (y/n)N
Reporter Country CodeUS
Number of Events Reported1
Summary Report (Y/N)N
Report Source Manufacturer
Source Type other
Reporter Occupation Attorney
Type of Report Initial,Followup,Followup
Report Date 06/12/2017
1 Device was Involved in the Event
1 Patient was Involved in the Event
Is this an Adverse Event Report? Yes
Is this a Product Problem Report? No
Device Operator Health Professional
Device Model NumberN/A
Device Catalogue NumberIGTCFS-45-FEM
Was Device Available for Evaluation? No
Is the Reporter a Health Professional? No
Initial Date Manufacturer Received 02/13/2017
Initial Date FDA Received03/02/2017
Supplement Dates Manufacturer ReceivedNot provided
Not provided
Supplement Dates FDA Received04/09/2017
06/12/2017
Date Device Manufactured06/18/2002
Is the Device Single Use? Yes
Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device? No
Type of Device Usage Initial
Patient Sequence Number1
Patient Outcome(s) Other;
Patient Age54 YR
Patient Weight81
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