Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-1-FEM-CELECT |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Death (1802); Hematoma (1884); Blood Loss (2597)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Catalog # igtcfs-65-1-fem-celect.(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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[pt] allegedly received an implant on (b)(6) 2010 via the right common femoral vein due to pulmonary embolism.[pt] is alleging hematoma, bleeding.It was alleged [pt] expired on (b)(6) 2012 without further details.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Name and address for importer site: (b)(4).Additional information: 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 - hematoma, bleeding (possible vc perforation), death".Cook will reopen its investigation if further information is received warranting supplementation in accordance with 21 c.F.R.803.56.Unknown if reported patient death is related to filter.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.Unknown if the reported hematoma or bleeding is directly related to the filter.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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Event Description
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No additional information provided at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).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 - hematoma, bleeding (possible vc perforation), death".Cook will reopen its investigation if further information is received warranting supplementation in accordance with 21 c.F.R.803.56.Unknown if reported patient death is related to filter.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.Unknown if the reported hematoma or bleeding is directly related to the filter.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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Event Description
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No additional information provided at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturers ref (b)(4).According to additional information received, the alleged wrongful death allegation is dropped.Thereby the assumption is that patient death is not related to the filter.Summary of investigational findings: investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.Per quality engineering review, the additional information provided for this complaint does not change the previous investigation conclusion.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.Cook medical will continue to monitor for similar events.This report is required by the fda under 21cfr 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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Event Description
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No additional information regarding the patient and/or event has been received since the previous medwatch report was sent.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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