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

Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-1-FEM-TULIP

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

Patient Problems Internal Organ Perforation (1987); Thrombosis (2100); Perforation of Vessels (2135); No Information (3190)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Manufacturer ref# (b)(4).Catalog# is unknown but referred to as cook gunther tulip filter.Occupation: non-healthcare professional.Pma/510(k) k172557.It has not been possible to investigate or evaluate this alleged event based on the limited information provided to date.Cook will reopen its investigation if further information is receiving warranting supplementation in accordance with 21 c.F.R.803.56.

Event Description

Description of event according to short form complaint filed: it is alleged that "[pt] received a cook gunther tulip filter on (b)(6) 2016.It is alleged that the [pt] was injured without further explanation.Hospital and medical records have been requested but not yet provided.".

Manufacturer Narrative

Device code(s): pain (1994).Appropriate term/code not available (3191) was selected for the alleged device perforation.The following allegations have been investigated: vena cava/organ perforation, deep vein thrombus, leg pain.Investigation is reopened due to additional information provided.The reported allegations have been further investigated based on the information provided to date.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.Ivc occlusion/ thrombosis, new dvt, ivc stenosis as a reported complication, is a known risk in relation to filter implant and is well documented in the clinical literature and in clinical practice guidelines.This is supported by the clinical evidence report established to assess available clinical data to identify and evaluate the clinical safety and performance of the cook vena cava filters.Potential adverse events that may occur include, but are not limited to, the following: vena cava occlusion or thrombosis, vena cava stenosis, deep vein thrombosis.Unknown if the reported leg pain are directly related to the filter and unable to identify a corresponding failure mode at this point in time.20 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 becomes 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.

Event Description

Patient allegedly received an implant on (b)(6) 2016 via left common femoral vein due to post deep vein thrombosis (dvt).Patient is alleging vena cava/organ perforation.The patient further alleges leg pain, and dvt.Per a report from computed tomography (ct) dated (b)(6) 2018, ¿findings: ivc filter is in place at the level of l2 and l3 with the right renal vein entering the ivc at the level of the filter and the left renal vein above the level of the filter.Addenum: 3.Inferior aspects of the struts appear to extend beyond the wall of the ivc which may represent erosion/perforation.The medial strut may contact the abdominal aorta.¿.

Event Description

01feb2018, per a report from computed tomography 2; ¿the anterior strut penetrates 2.7 mm through the ivc wall.The left strut penetrates 2 mm through the ivc wall.The posterior strut penetrates 13 mm through the ivc wall.The right strut penetrates 4 mm through the ivc wall.A right sided arm penetrates 11 mm through the ivc wall.¿.

Manufacturer Narrative

The following fields were updated per additional information received: b5, b6 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.(b)(4) 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 becomes 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.

• Brand Name: GUNTHER TULIP NAVALIGN FEMORAL VENA CAVA FILTER SET
• Type of Device: DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): WILLIAM COOK EUROPE; sandet 6; bjaeverskov 4632 ; DA 4632
• Manufacturer (Section G): WILLIAM COOK EUROPE; sandet 6, dk-4632; bjaeverskov DK-46 32; DA DK-4632
• Manufacturer Contact: lissi walmann ; sandet 6, dk-4632; bjaeverskov DK-46-32 ; DA DK-4632 ; 56868686
• MDR Report Key: 9640833
• MDR Text Key: 176756911
• Report Number: 3002808486-2020-00118
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K090140
• 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: 01/29/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/05/2019
• Device Catalogue Number: IGTCFS-65-1-FEM-TULIP
• Device Lot Number: E3469104
• 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: 07/05/2016
• 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
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 104 KG