Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-1-UNI-CELECT |
Device Problems
Fracture (1260); Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Unintended Movement (3026); Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Nausea (1970); Pain (1994); Anxiety (2328); No Information (3190)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Catalog#: unknown but referred to as a cook celect filter.Name and address for importer site: (b)(4).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 ¿celect filter implanted".Cook will reopen its investigation if further information is received warranting supplementation in accordance with 21 c.F.R.803.56.
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Event Description
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Description of event according to short form complaint filed: it is alleged that "[pt] received a cook celect filter on (b)(6) 2012".Patient outcome: it is alleged that [pt] 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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Exemption number e2016032.(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 13apr2018 as follows: pt allegedly received an implant on (b)(6) 2012 via the right common femoral vein due to deep vein thrombosis.Pt alleges migration, tilt, fracture.Pt further alleges abdominal and left groin pain, nausea, anxiety.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Exemption number: e2016032e.William cook europe aps (manufacturer) is submitting this report on behalf of cook medical incorporated (cmi) (importer).Mfr site: name and address for importer site: (b)(4).Additional information: investigation: investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.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 'celect, fracture, migration, tilt, pain, nausea, anxiety'.Cook will reopen its investigation if further information is received warranting supplementation in accordance with 21 c.F.R.803.56.Manipulation in the area of the filter implant may cause migration or contribute to changes in the filter configuration and placement.Filter fracture is a known potential complication of vena cava filters.Both symptomatic and asymptomatic events have been reported.Fracture of a filter leg can be due to repetitive motion on a filter leg in an unusual stressed position.Among other causes, filter fracture may be associated with a filter leg perforating the ivc, a filter leg being caught in a side branch (e.G.Renal vein), 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.It has been reported that retrieval of a fractured filter or filter fragments using endovascular techniques is possible.Fracture of the wire is a known risk in relation to an implanted filter and reported in the published scientific literature.It is known from the published scientific literature that a filter fragment embolized into the heart or lung may be safely retrieved.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/discomfort is directly related to the filter.Unknown if the reported nausea and anxiety are 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.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.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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