Model Number G34309 |
Device Problem
Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem (2906)
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Patient Problem
Vessel Or Plaque, Device Embedded In (1204)
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Event Date 08/23/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturer ref# (b)(4).Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown or unavailable.Pma/510k: pma/510(k) 171712.Investigation is still in progress.
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Event Description
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Description of event according to initial reporter: 'when the ivc filter was disengaged the filter tipped and the bottom portion of the filter lodged against the vessel wall.The problem will come when the filter needs to be removed in 6 months." 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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Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturers ref#(b)(4).Summary of investigational findings: after deployment the filter tipped, and the bottom of the filter lodged against the vessel wall.No adverse events reported.Review of device history record showed no evidence to suggest that the device was not manufactured according to specification.According to instruction for use do not rotate the expanded filter inside the vena cava.Doing so may compromise the performance of the filter.Based on the provided information a likely cause cannot be established however use of excessive force or rotation of the expanded filter could compromise the filter performance.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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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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