MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WILLIAM COOK EUROPE UNKNOWN; DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problems Structural Problem (2506); Device Tipped Over (2589); Insufficient Information (3190); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problems Internal Organ Perforation (1987); Perforation of Vessels (2135); Anxiety (2328); No Information (3190)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Catalog# is unknown but referred to as cook gunther tulip filter.Name and address for importer site: (b)(4).Since catalog# is unknown 510(k) could be either k090140, k112119 or k121057 (b)(4).It has not been possible to investigate or evaluate this alleged event based on the limited information provided to date.Cook will reopen its investigation if further information is receiving warranting supplementation in accordance with 21 c.F.R.803.56.

Event Description

Description of event according to short form complaint filed: it is alleged that "[pt] received a cook gunther tulip filter on (b)(6) 2013".Patient outcome: it is alleged that [pt] was injured without further explanation.Hospital and medical records have been requested but not yet provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

Exemption number e2016032.(b)(4).Additional information: 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 'organ perforation (mesenteric), 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.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

Exemption number e lot.(b)(4) blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown or unavailable, or unchanged.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 receive on 31jan2018 as follows: pt allegedly received an implant on (b)(6) 2013 via the left common femoral vein due to current deep vein thrombosis.Pt is alleging organ perforation (mesenteric).Pt further alleges anxiety.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation: the following allegations have been investigated: vena cava perforation, tilt.Investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.The reported allegations have been further investigated based on the information provided to date.The additional information regarding vena cava perforation does not change the previous investigation results for organ perforation (mesenteric).Filter tilt has been reported.Potential causes may include filter placement in ivcs with diameters larger than those specified in these instructions for use; improper deployment; manipulations near an implanted filter (e.G., a surgical or endovascular procedure in the vicinity of a filter); and (or) a failed retrieval attempt.Excessive filter tilt may contribute to difficult or failed retrieval; vena cava wall penetration/perforation; and (or) result in loss of filter efficiency.Potential adverse events that may occur include, but are not limited to, the following: unacceptable filter tilt.Catalog number and lot number are unknown.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.Cook will reopen its investigation if further information is received warranting supplementation in accordance with 21 c.F.R.803.56.This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up medwatch report will be submitted if additional relevant information becomes available.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, or that any cook device caused or contributed to or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.

Event Description

Patient is alleging that approximately five years and nine months later, the patient underwent a computed tomography (ct) scan which revealed that the filter had tilted and several struts perforated the ivc wall.

Event Description

Report from ct (computed tomography): "retroperitoneum - the slight tilt of the ivc filter is unchanged.Penetration of the caval wall by four struts is unchanged.The components of the filter remain intact.".

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation: investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.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 the investigation if further information is received warranting supplementation in accordance with 21 c.F.R.803.56.Catalog number and lot number are unknown.The product is manufactured and inspected according to specifications.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.Cook will reopen its investigation if further information is received warranting supplementation in accordance with 21 c.F.R.803.56.This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up medwatch report will be submitted if additional relevant information become available.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, or that any cook device caused or contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN
• Type of Device: DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): WILLIAM COOK EUROPE; sandet 6; bjaeverskov 4632 4632 ; DA 4632
• Manufacturer (Section G): WILLIAM COOK EUROPE; sandet 6, dk-4632; bjaeverskov
• Manufacturer Contact: lissi walmann ; sandet 6, dk-4632; bjaeverskov DK-46-32 ; DA DK-4632 ; 56868686
• MDR Report Key: 7150509
• MDR Text Key: 95896951
• Report Number: 3002808486-2017-02522
• 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: 03/08/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/28/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 12/13/2017
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/14/2022
• 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
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 113 KG