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

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Complete Blockage (1094); Difficult to Remove (1528)

Patient Problem No Code Available (3191)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).William cook europe initially reported event under manufacturer report #3002808486-2017-02006.New information was received identifying that the product was a cook inc.The event is currently under investigation.A supplemental report will be provided upon conclusion.

Event Description

Patient received an implant on (b)(6) 2010 due to deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism.Patient is alleging clogging, device not working, unable to be retrieved, legs have gotten worse, lack of energy.Hospital and medical records have been requested but not yet provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information: investigation - 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 'clogging (ivc occlusion), device not working, unable to retrieve, legs have gotten worse, lack of energy'.Cook will reopen its investigation if further information is received warranting supplementation in accordance with 21 c.F.R.803.56.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.Ivc thrombotic occlusion as an outcome for cook ivc filters is addressed in the published scientific literature.Ivc thrombotic occlusion is defined as the presence of an occluding thrombus in the ivc after filter insertion and documented by ultrasound (us), ct, mr imaging or venography; this may be symptomatic or asymptomatic.Unknown if the reported legs worsening, lack of energy is directly related to the filter and unable to identify corresponding failure mode(s) 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.

• 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 Key: 6990900
• MDR Text Key: 91317095
• Report Number: 1820334-2017-03865
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10827002330167
• UDI-Public: (01)10827002330167(17)121101(10)2417065
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K043509
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Attorney
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/20/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/31/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: IGTCFS-65-FEM
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/17/2017
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2009
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Weight: 95