Exemption number e2016032.William cook europe aps (manufacturer) is submitting this report on behalf of cook medical incorporated (cmi) (importer).Manufacturers ref# (b)(4).G1) name and address for importer site: cook medical incorporated (cmi), 400 daniels way, bloomington, in 47404, registration no.: 3005580113.Summary of investigational findings: no product was returned and no imaging was provided.Therefore, based on the limited information provided it would be inappropriate to speculate at what may or may not have caused the filter legs not to expand.However, it is previously seen that the filter legs may be somehow obstructed from fully expanding due to e.G.Ivc anatomical conditions, clots or if the filter is not placed in ivc.The physician successfully retrieved the filter with clover snare and patient was implanted with new filter.There is no evidence to suggest that this device was not manufactured according to specifications.Cook medical will continue to monitor for similar events.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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