Model Number G34309 |
Device Problem
Difficult to Insert (1316)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 08/14/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).(b)(4).(b)(6).Investigation is still in progress.
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Event Description
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Description of event according to initial reporter: "upon unsheathing the filter, two of the legs were twisted into each other and did not expand.After several attempts to sheath and unsheath to help untwist the legs, the filter was sheathed, removed and a replacement celect pt jugular filter was placed successfully." patient outcome: the patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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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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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).Manufacturers ref#: (b)(4).Mfr site: name and address for importer site: (b)(4).Summary of investigational findings: there are several potential explanations for the reported event.Unfortunately, without imaging or returned complaint product determining the reason for the reported device failure would cause for speculation.However, it is previously seen that the filter legs may be obstructed from fully expanding due to e.G.Ivc anatomical conditions, clots or if the filter is not placed in ivc.Filter was sheathed and device was replaced and a second filter was placed successfully.There is no evidence to suggest that this device was not manufactured according to specifications and nothing indicates that the filter did not perform as intended.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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