(device code): appropriate term/code not available (3191) for device perforation.Investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.The reported allegations have been further investigated based on the information provided to date.The following allegations have been investigated.Vena cava (vc) perforation, unexplained nausea and vomiting.Vena cava wall penetration/perforation has been reported and may be either symptomatic or asymptomatic.Potential causes may include improper deployment; and (or) excessive force or manipulations near an in-situ filter (e.G., a surgical or endovascular procedure in the vicinity of a filter).Potential adverse events that may occur include, but are not limited to, the following: trauma to adjacent structures, vascular trauma, vena cava perforation, vena cava penetration.Unknown if the reported unexplained nausea and vomiting are directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in 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.Cook will reopen its investigation if further information is received warranting supplementation in accordance with 21 c.F.R.803.56.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 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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Patient allegedly received an implant on (b)(6) 2012 via right common femoral vein due to deep vein thrombosis (dvt).Patient is alleging vena cava perforation.Patient notes and further alleges experiencing "unexplained nausea and vomiting.Per the (b)(6) 2012 ivc (inferior vena cava) filter placement: "impression: ivc filter placed with ultrasound and fluoroscopic guidance below the renal veins".Per the (b)(6) 2019 ct (computed tomography) abdomen: "there is an ivc filter without significant tilt.The tip of the filter is at the level of the left renal vein.There is no evidence of strut fracture or bending.There is no evidence of ivc stenosis.There is strut penetration of the anterior strut by 1mm, the posterior strut by 3mm, the lateral strut by 4mm, and the medial strut by 5mm.There is no evidence of penetration of surrounding organs".
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