MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC GUNTHER TULIP FEMORAL VENA CAVA FILTER SET; DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR

Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-FEM

Device Problems Insufficient Information (3190); Appropriate Term/Code Not Available (3191)

Patient Problems Dyspnea (1816); Transient Ischemic Attack (2109); Perforation of Vessels (2135); No Information (3190)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Occupation: non-healthcare professional.Investigation: it has not been possible to further investigate or evaluate this alleged event based on the limited information and/or no device failure provided to date.Catalog number and lot number are unknown, however, the alleged tulip 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.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 medwatch report will be submitted if additional relevant information becomes available.

Event Description

It is alleged that the patient received a gunther tulip on (b)(6) 2008.It is alleged that the patient was injured without further explanation.Hospital and medical records have been requested but not yet provided.

Event Description

Patient allegedly received an implant on (b)(6) 2008 via the right common femoral vein due to trauma.Patient is alleging vena cava perforation and blood clots.The patient further alleges "difficulty breathing, chest pain, numerous strokes." report from ct: ¿the ivc is normal in caliber and course, measuring 1.9 to 2.0 cm.The ivc filter is consists of 8 struts with possible 4 anchorage struts and 4 centering struts.The filter head is located at the level of l2-l3 or inferior to the visualized right renal vein.The filter is straight to course of the ivc.The apex of the filter does not touch the wall of the ivc.The distal ends of the filter struts appear located outside of the contour of the ivc with symmetrical distribution.However, there is no definite evidence of the ivc perforation including retroperitoneal stranding changes, hematoma or fluid collection.The adjacent aorta is unremarkable.No fractured/bed strut fragments are noted.There is no stenosis of the ivc.¿.

Manufacturer Narrative

Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.The following fields were updated per additional information received: a2, a4, b1, b2, b5, b6, b7, d1, d4, g5, h4, h6.H6 device code(s): appropriate term/code not available (3191) was selected for the alleged device perforation and tilt.Investigation: 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, blood clots, tilt, difficulty breathing, chest pain, numerous strokes.Filter interacts with ivc wall, e.G.Penetration/perforation/embedment.This 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.Filter tilt has been reported.Potential causes may include filter placement in ivcs with diameters larger than those specified in these instructions for use; improper deployment; manipulations near an implanted filter (e.G., a surgical or endovascular procedure in the vicinity of a filter); and (or) a failed retrieval attempt.Excessive filter tilt may contribute to difficult or failed retrieval; vena cava wall penetration/perforation; and (or) result in loss of filter efficiency.Potential adverse events that may occur include, but are not limited to, the following: unacceptable filter tilt.Unknown if the reported blood clots, difficulty breathing, chest pain, and numerous strokes are directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in time.10 devices in lot.No relevant notes on work order.The product 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.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 medwatch report will be submitted if 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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation: investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.Per quality engineering review, the additional information provided for this complaint does not change the previous investigation conclusion.Therefore, no new investigation activities will be conducted at this time.Cook will reopen the investigation if further information is received warranting supplementation in accordance with 21 c.F.R.803.56.A total of 10 devices were manufactured in the reported lot.To date, no other complaints have been reported against the lot.The associated work order was reviewed.No related/relevant notes were documented.The device 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.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.

Event Description

Per ct report, "filter type: cook gunther tulip." "filter position: below above the renal veins." "filter penetration: yes." "impressions: the anterior strut penetrates 10 mm through the ivc wall.Sagittal image 57.The left strut penetrates 10 mm through the ivc wall.Coronal image 54.The posterior strut penetrates 10 mm through the ivc wall.Sagittal image 56.The right strut penetrates 10 mm through the ivc wall.Coronal image 54.".

• Brand Name: GUNTHER TULIP FEMORAL VENA CAVA FILTER SET
• Type of Device: DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer (Section G): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer Contact: larry pool ; 750 daniels way; bloomington, IN 47404 ; 8123392235
• MDR Report Key: 9258347
• MDR Text Key: 167956093
• Report Number: 1820334-2019-02733
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K043509
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 06/26/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/30/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/01/2010
• Device Catalogue Number: IGTCFS-65-FEM
• Device Lot Number: 2007391
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/14/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/17/2008
• 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; Other
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 141 KG