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

Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-FEM

Device Problems Unintended Movement (3026); Insufficient Information (3190); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problems Pain (1994); Swelling (2091); Perforation of Vessels (2135); 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 the plaintiff received a gunther filter on (b)(6) 2008.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, ¿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

Corrected data: adverse event to product problem, other to blank, serious injury to malfunction.(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

This additional information received on 05jan2018 as follows: pt allegedly received an implant on (b)(6) 2008 via the left femoral vein for pulmonary embolus prophylaxis.Pt is alleging tilt and vena cava perforation.Pt further alleges, stomach pain, pain and swelling in the legs which causes difficulty walking.

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 'tulip, tilt, vena cava perforation, pain, swelling in legs'.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.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.Unknown if the reported pain and swelling in legs is directly related to the filter and unable to identify corresponding failure mode(s) at this time.No relevant notes found in device work order.No other complaints found in device lot.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.

• 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: 7128253
• MDR Text Key: 95227038
• Report Number: 1820334-2017-04230
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTK
• 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,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 02/22/2018

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: IGTCFS-65-FEM
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/15/2018
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/24/2007
• 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): Other
• Patient Weight: 104