MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC GUNTHER TULIP FEMORAL 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 Vessel Or Plaque, Device Embedded In (1204); Internal Organ Perforation (1987); Perforation of Vessels (2135); No Information (3190)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Patient code and device code: no information regarding the event has been provided.The event is currently under investigation.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion.

Event Description

It is alleged that the plaintiff received a gunther filter on (b)(6) 2005.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: investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.The reported allegations have been further investigated based on the information provided to date.Per quality engineering review, the additional information provided for this complaint does not change the previous investigation conclusion.Therefore, no new investigation activities will be conducted at this time.Cook will reopen its investigation if further information is received warranting supplementation in accordance with 21 c.F.R.803.56.No relevant notes on neither device or lot number.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

No additional information provided at this time.

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

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

Event Description

Per the (b)(6) 2016, computed tomography abdomen/pelvis: "inferior vena cava filter thrombosed and scarred in place, no visible leg fractures evident.Patient asymptomatic therefore no indication at this time to attempt retrieval as risk would outweigh benefit.Assured patient and family filter is rooted/scarred in place and even if fracture were to occur fragments would not migrate".

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, vertebral body perforation, embedded, clogged filter, anxiety '.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.A filter that is embedded in the wall of the ivc may be difficult to retrieve.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 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.

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.

Event Description

Pt allegedly received an implant on (b)(6) 2005 via as a prophylactic.Pt is alleging vena cava perforation, vertebral body perforation, embedded, clogged filter.Pt is further alleging anxiety.

• 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 (Section G): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer Contact: larry pool ; 750 daniels way; bloomington, IN 47404 ; 8123392235
• MDR Report Key: 7128239
• MDR Text Key: 95215103
• Report Number: 1820334-2017-04228
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Attorney
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 06/28/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/19/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: IGTCFS-45-FEM
• Device Lot Number: 1462763
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/06/2019
• 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 Outcome(s): Life Threatening; Other