Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-1-UNI-TULIP |
Device Problems
Unintended Movement (3026); Insufficient Information (3190); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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Patient Problems
Internal Organ Perforation (1987); Pain (1994); Perforation of Vessels (2135); No Information (3190); No Code Available (3191)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Catalog#: unknown but referred to as a cook günther tulip filter.Name and address for importer site: (b)(4).Pma 510(k): since catalog# is unknown the 510(k) could be either k090140 or k112119.(b)(4).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, ¿gunther tulip filter implanted".Cook will reopen its investigation if further information is received warranting supplementation in accordance with 21 c.F.R.803.56.
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Event Description
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Description of event according to short form complaint filed: it is alleged that "[pt] received a cook gunther tulip filter on (b)(6) 2012".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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Exemption number e2016032.(b)(4).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 ¿tilt, vena cava, organ and mesenteric perforation, anxiety, mental anguish and stress".Cook will reopen its investigation if further information is received warranting supplementation in accordance with 21 c.F.R.803.56.Filter tilt is a known risk in relation to filter implant reported in the published scientific literature and may occur during placement or during implanting period.Vena cava wall perforation is a known potential complication of vena cava filters.Both symptomatic and asymptomatic events have been reported.Among other causes, vena cava wall perforation may inadvertently be initiated by improper deployment, excessive force or manipulations near an implanted filter (e.G., a surgical procedure in the vicinity of a filter) and (or) procedures that involve other devices being passed through an in situ filter.There is a current debate in the published scientific literature on a differentiation between ivc wall perforation with and without clinical sequelae.E.G.Filter legs may be outside the contrast lumen on imaging without actually perforating the ivc wall (known as tenting) and with no clinical sequelae.In contrast, perforation of adjacent organs is reported with clinical sequelae.Unknown if the reported anxiety, mental anguish, and stress are directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in time.No other complaints on lot.Product is manufactured and inspected according to manufacturing instructions.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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Exemption number e2016032e.(b)(4).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 ¿tulip-tilt, vc & organ perforation, anxiety, mental anguish and stress, pain".Cook will reopen its investigation if further information is received warranting supplementation in accordance with 21 c.F.R.803.56.Filter tilt is a known risk in relation to filter implant reported in the published scientific literature and may occur during placement or during implanting period.Vena cava wall perforation is a known potential complication of vena cava filters.Both symptomatic and asymptomatic events have been reported.Among other causes, vena cava wall perforation may inadvertently be initiated by improper deployment, excessive force or manipulations near an implanted filter (e.G., a surgical procedure in the vicinity of a filter) and (or) procedures that involve other devices being passed through an in situ filter.There is a current debate in the published scientific literature on a differentiation between ivc wall perforation with and without clinical sequelae.E.G.Filter legs may be outside the contrast lumen on imaging without actually perforating the ivc wall (known as tenting) and with no clinical sequelae.In contrast, perforation of adjacent organs is reported with clinical sequelae.Unknown if the reported pain is directly related to the filter.Unknown if the reported mental anguish, stress, anxiety are directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in 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.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Exemption number e2016032.(b)(4).This report includes information known at this time.A follow up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.
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Event Description
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This additional information received on 2apr2018 as follows: pt.Further alleges tilt and vena cava perforation.Pt also alleges pain in back and legs.
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Event Description
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This additional information received on 31/jan/2018 as follows: patient received an implant on (b)(6) 2012 via the left common femoral vein due to deep vein thrombosis with planned cholecystectomy.Patient is alleging organ and mesenteric perforation, anxiety, mental anguish and stress due to the device.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Exemption number e2016032.(b)(4).The event is currently under investigation.A supplemental report will be provided upon conclusion.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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