Model Number G34309 |
Device Problem
Difficult or Delayed Activation (2577)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 10/07/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturers ref# (b)(4).Pma/510k: k171712.Investigation is still in progress.
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Event Description
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Description of event according to initial reporter: "when the physician went to deploy the filter the primary struts did not open all the way as they appeared a bit tangled.The secondary struts did open.Device is implanted in the patient." 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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Manufacturers ref# (b)(4).Summary of investigational findings: when the physician went to deploy the filter, the primary struts did not open all the way as they appeared a bit tangled.The secondary struts did open.Device is implanted in the patient.Based on the provided information a likely cause is not possible to establish.However, it is previously seen that the filter legs may be obstructed from fully expanded due to anatomical conditions.Review of device history record showed no evidence to suggest that the device was not manufactured according to specification.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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