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Device Problems
Unintended Movement (3026); Insufficient Information (3190); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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Patient Problems
Pain (1994); Swelling (2091); Perforation of Vessels (2135); No Information (3190)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The event is currently under investigation.A supplemental report will be submitted upon completion.
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Event Description
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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.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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, "tilt, vena cava perforation, pain and swelling." 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 swelling 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.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Correction: report source changed to consumer.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.There is 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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(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 18jan2018 as follows: pt allegedly received an implant on (b)(6) 2008 via the right internal jugular vein for a pulmonary embolism.Pt is alleging tilt, vena cava perforation, pain and swelling in the right leg.Updated by (b)(6) 29jan2018.
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