MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CORDIS CASHEL 466P306X; FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR

Model Number 466P306X

Device Problems Defective Device (2588); Material Protrusion/Extrusion (2979)

Patient Problem Perforation of Vessels (2135)

Event Date 08/09/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

As reported, the patient underwent placement of a trapease inferior vena cava (ivc) filter.The indication for filter placement is not available.The filter subsequently malfunctioned and caused injury and damages to the patient including, but not limited to, filter struts extend beyond the wall of the inferior vena cava and are seen perforating into the proximal right common iliac artery.The filter remains implanted; thus, unavailable for analysis.The product was not returned for analysis and the sterile lot number has not been provided; therefore, no device analysis nor device history record review could be performed.The trapease vena cava filter is indicated for use in the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (pe) via percutaneous placement in the vena cava for patients in which anticoagulants are contraindicated, anticoagulant therapy for thromboembolic disease has failed, emergency treatment following massive pulmonary embolism where anticipated benefits of conventional therapy are reduced or for chronic, recurrent pulmonary embolism where anticoagulant therapy has failed, or is contraindicated.The purpose of a vena cava filter is to catch thrombus from the lower extremities as it travels along normal blood flow patterns up towards the heart.It was reported that there was perforation of the ivc and iliac artery; however, a clinical conclusion could not be determined as to the cause of the event.A review of the instructions for use notes vessel damage such as intimal tears and perforation as procedural complications related it ivc filters.Ivc perforation from removable filters is relatively common, and directly related to how long the filter has been in place.Studies have noted a greater than 80% perforation rate overall, with all filters imaged after 71 days from implantation revealing some level of perforation.Clinical factors that may have influenced the event include patient, pharmacological and lesion characteristics.Without procedural films or images for review the reported event(s) could not be confirmed.Given the limited information available for review at this time, there is nothing to suggest that the reported events are related to the design and manufacturing process of the device; therefore, no corrective action will be taken.Should additional information become available, the file will be updated accordingly.

Event Description

As reported by the legal brief, the patient underwent placement of a trapease vena cava filter.The filter subsequently malfunctioned and caused injury and damages to the patient including, but not limited to, filter struts extend beyond the wall of the inferior vena cava and are seen perforating into the proximal right common iliac artery.As a proximate result of these malfunctions, the patient suffered life threatening injuries and damages and required extensive medical care treatment.As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer medical expenses, pain and suffering, and other damages.

• Brand Name: 466P306X
• Type of Device: FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): CORDIS CASHEL; cahir road; cashel, co. tipperary; EI
• Manufacturer (Section G): CORDIS CASHEL; cahir road; cashel, co. tipperary; EI
• Manufacturer Contact: karla castro ; 14201 nw 60th ave; miami lakes, FL 33014 ; 7863138372
• MDR Report Key: 8970788
• MDR Text Key: 156787761
• Report Number: 1016427-2019-03283
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K020316
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/06/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/06/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 466P306X
• Device Catalogue Number: 466P306X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/09/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Life Threatening