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Catalog Number MD800J |
Device Problems
Difficult to Remove (1528); Malposition of Device (2616)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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No medical images have been made available to the manufacturer.Medical records were provided and reviewed.As the lot number for the device was provided, a review of the device history records is currently being performed.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.Medical records review: the patient presented with pulmonary embolus and had a vena cava filter successfully deployed via jugular access.Approximately three years post filter deployment, a history and physical noted that a left heart catheterization would be obtained and if that was without significant abnormality the plan was for filter removal.A left heart cath with ventriculogram and abdominal aortography was performed, however, there was no mention of filter removal.No further information is noted regarding the patient¿s current status.The information provided by bard represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bard.
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Event Description
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It was reported through the litigation process that a vena cava filter was placed in a patient after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism.At some time post filter deployment, it was alleged that the filter tilted and embedded in the wall of the ivc.An open chest filter retrieval was attempted but unsuccessful and the filter remains implanted.The current patient status is unknown.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed with special attention to the raw materials, subassemblies, manufacturing process and quality control testing.This lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.This is the only event reported to date for this lot number and failure mode.Medical records review: the patient presented with pulmonary embolus and had a vena cava filter successfully deployed via jugular access.Approximately three years post filter deployment, a history and physical noted that a left heart catheterization would be obtained and if that was without significant abnormality the plan was for filter removal.A left heart cath with ventriculogram and abdominal aortography was performed, however, there was no mention of filter removal.No further information is noted regarding the patient¿s current status.Investigation summary: the device was not returned for evaluation and images were not provided for review.However, medical records were provided and reviewed.There was no specific deficiency alleged in the provided medical records.Therefore, the investigation is inconclusive as no objective evidence has been provided to confirm any alleged deficiency with the filter.Based upon the available information, the definitive root cause is unknown.Labeling review: the current ifu (instructions for use) states: warnings/potential complications: movement, migration or tilt of the filter are known complications of vena cava filters.Filter tilt, filter malposition.Note: it is possible that complications such as those described in the "warnings", "precautions", or "potential complications" sections of this instructions for use may affect the recoverability of the device and result in the clinician's decision to have the device remain permanently implanted.
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Event Description
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It was reported through the litigation process that a vena cava filter was placed in a patient after being diagnosed with deep vein thrombosis/pulmonary embolism.At some time post filter deployment, it was alleged that the filter tilted and embedded in the wall of the ivc.An open chest filter retrieval was attempted but unsuccessful and the filter remains implanted.The current patient status is unknown.
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