MAUDE Adverse Event Report: WILLIAM COOK EUROPE GUNTHER TULIP NAVALIGN FEMORAL VENA CAVA FILTER SET; DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR

Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-1-FEM-TULIP

Device Problems Difficult to Remove (1528); Unintended Movement (3026); Insufficient Information (3190); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problems Pulmonary Embolism (1498); Perforation of Vessels (2135); Blood Loss (2597); No Information (3190)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Catalog# is unknown but referred to as cook gunther tulip filter.(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) 2014".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).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 received on 08jun2018 as follows: pt allegedly received an implant on (b)(6) 2014 as prophylaxis.Pt is alleging tilt, vena cava perforation, device is unable to be retrieved, bleeding, pulmonary embolism and long-term anticoagulation therapy.Pt.Further alleges emotional and physical pain, chest pain, hospitalization, mesenteric (organ) perforation and dvt post-implantation.Attempted retrieval on (b)(6) 2014 was unsuccessful.

Manufacturer Narrative

Exemption number: e2016032.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)(6).Registration no: (b)(4).Additional information-investigation: 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, vc & organ perforation, unable to retrieve, bleeding, pe, pain, dvt, anticoagulation '.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 retrieval is occasionally difficult.This is well-known from published scientific literature where filter retrievals are referred to as simple vs.Complex.Several case reports published in scientific literature describe complex cases with successful endovascular filter retrievals using additional, advanced techniques.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.Pe is a known risk in relation to filter implant reported in the published scientific literature.Also, it is reported that the pulmonary embolism in some cases may originate from upper extremities instead of lower extremity veins.With all filters, there is some risk of further pulmonary embolism.Unknown if the reported pain/discomfort is directly related to the filter.Unknown if the reported bleeding, anticoagulation is directly related to the filter and unable to identify corresponding failure mode(s) at this time.Unknown if the reported peripheral vein thrombosis is directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode 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.

Event Description

No additional information provided at this time.

• Brand Name: GUNTHER TULIP NAVALIGN FEMORAL VENA CAVA FILTER SET
• Type of Device: DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): WILLIAM COOK EUROPE; sandet 6; bjaeverskov 4632 ; DA 4632
• MDR Report Key: 7435411
• MDR Text Key: 105635413
• Report Number: 3002808486-2018-00469
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K090140
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 06/28/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/17/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 09/17/2016
• Device Catalogue Number: IGTCFS-65-1-FEM-TULIP
• Device Lot Number: E3134152
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 04/05/2018
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/06/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Life Threatening
• Patient Weight: 122