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Device Problems
Migration or Expulsion of Device (1395); Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Occlusion (1984); Pain (1994); Disability (2371); No Information (3190)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown or unavailable.Catalog #: unknown but referred to as a cook gunther tulip filter (b)(6).(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.
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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 gunther tulip filter on (b)(6) 2010".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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Event Description
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This additional information received on (b)(6) 2018 as follows: pt allegedly received an implant on (b)(6) 2010 due to deep vein thrombosis.Pt is alleging tilt and turned in vein causing blockage.Pt further alleges mental and physical pain and suffering, severe and permanent injuries, requiring past and future medical treatment, and resulting in disability, impairment, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of care and comfort without further details.Filter retrieval attempted (b)(6) 2017.Pt noted deep vein thrombosis without further explanation.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Exemption number (b)(4).William cook europe aps (manufacturer) is submitting this report on behalf of cook medical incorporated (cmi) (importer).Patient code: occlusion (1984) not listed in the ifu, pain (1994) not listed in the ifu, disability (2371) not listed in the ifu.Device code: migration of device or device component (1395) not listed in the ifu.Name and address for importer site: (b)(4).Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown or unavailable, or unchanged.This report includes information known at this time.A follow up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.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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Manufacturer Narrative
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown or unavailable, or unchanged.Exemption number e2016032.William cook europe aps (manufacturer) is submitting this report on behalf of cook medical incorporated (cmi) (importer).G1) name and address for importer site: cook medical incorporated (cmi) 400 daniels way bloomington, in 47404 registration no.: 3005580113.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 "tulip - ivc stenosis & occlusion, tilt, unable to retrieve, pain, disability, impairment, depression, dvt." cook will reopen its investigation if further information is received warranting supplementation in accordance with 21 c.F.R.803.56.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.Ivc thrombotic occlusion as an outcome for cook ivc filters is addressed in the published scientific literature.Ivc thrombotic occlusion is defined as the presence of an occluding thrombus in the ivc after filter insertion and documented by ultrasound (us), ct, mr imaging or venography; this may be symptomatic or asymptomatic.Ivc stenosis as an outcome of cook ivc filters is reported in the published scientific literature.Ivc stenosis is characterized by smooth 25-50% narrowing of the ivc at the level of the indwelling filter.In an animal study ivc stenosis has been attributed to intimal thickening with focal fibrotic changes.Self-limiting and clinically silent ivc stenosis immediately after filter retrieval have also been reported and is most likely caused by vessel spasm.Ivc stenosis is documented by venography; it may be symptomatic or asymptomatic.Unknown if the reported pain/discomfort is directly related to the filter.Unknown if the reported disability, impairment, depression 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.Catalog number and lot number are unknown, but the celect filter is manufactured and inspected according to specification.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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Event Description
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No additional information provided at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Exemption number e2016032.William cook europe aps (manufacturer) is submitting this report on behalf of cook medical incorporated (cmi) (importer g1).Name and address for importer site: cook medical incorporated (cmi), 400 daniels way, bloomington, in 47404, registration no.: 3005580113.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 'tulip, ivc blockage, tilt, unable to retrieve, pain, disability, impairment, depression, dvt'.Cook will reopen its investigation if further information is received warranting supplementation in accordance with 21 c.F.R.803.56.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.Ivc thrombotic occlusion as an outcome for cook ivc filters is addressed in the published scientific literature.Ivc thrombotic occlusion is defined as the presence of an occluding thrombus in the ivc after filter insertion and documented by ultrasound (us), ct, mr imaging or venography; this may be symptomatic or asymptomatic.Unknown if the reported pain/discomfort is directly related to the filter.Unknown if the reported disability, impairment, depression 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.Catalog and lot# are unknown, but the tulip filter is manufactured and inspected according to specifications.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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Event Description
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No additional information provided at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information b5, b6, d7.This report includes information known at this time.A follow up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.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.Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown or unavailable, or unchanged.Exemption number e2016032.William cook europe aps (manufacturer) is submitting this report on behalf of cook medical incorporated (cmi) (importer).G1) name and address for importer site: cook medical incorporated (cmi) 400 daniels way bloomington, in 47404 registration no.: 3005580113.
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Event Description
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The filter was explanted on (b)(6) 2017.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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