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

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Insufficient Information (3190); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problems Death (1802); Pain (1994); Perforation of Vessels (2135); Anxiety (2328); No Code Available (3191)

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 gunther tulip filter on (b)(6) 2004.It is alleged that the patient was injured (death) without further explanation.Hospital and medical records have been requested but not yet provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

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, ¿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.Product is manufactured and inspected according to manufacturing instructions and quality control.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It is alleged that the plaintiff received a gunther filter on (b)(6) 2004.It is alleged that the plaintiff was injured without further explanation.Hospital and medical records have been requested but not yet provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

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 'vena cava perforation, stress, anxiety, abdominal pain'.Cook will reopen its investigation if further information is received warranting supplementation in accordance with 21 c.F.R.803.56.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 stress, anxiety 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.

Event Description

This additional information received on 08jan2018 as follows: pt.Allegedly received an implant on (b)(6) 2004 via the right internal jugular vein due to large thrombus in the right common femoral vein.Pt.Is alleging vena cava perforation, stress, anxiety and abdominal pain.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).This report includes information known at this time.A follow up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.

• Brand Name: GUNTHER TULIP JUGULAR VENA CAVA FILTER SET
• Type of Device: DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• MDR Report Key: 7122999
• MDR Text Key: 95050364
• Report Number: 1820334-2017-04469
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 04/11/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/15/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: IGTCFS-80-JUG
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/21/2018
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Weight: 97