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

Model Number 466FXXXX

Device Problem Failure to Align (2522)

Patient Problems Tissue Damage (2104); Injury (2348)

Event Date 02/10/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

As reported, the patient underwent placement of an optease retrievable vena cava filter.The indication for the filter placement was not reported.At some point after the filter implantation, the patient became aware that the filter had tilted.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 optease retrievable vena cava filter is indicated for use in the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (pe) via percutaneous placement in the inferior vena cava (ivc) for patients in which anticoagulants are contraindicated, anticoagulant therapy for thromboembolic disease has failed, emergency treatment following massive pe where anticipated benefits of conventional therapy are reduced or for chronic, recurrent pe 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.Without images or procedural films for review, the reported filter tilt could not be confirmed and the exact cause could not be determined.Ivc filter tilt has been associated with the anatomy of the vessel, specifically asymmetry and tortuousness.Additionally, the timing and mechanism of the filter tilt is unknown.Given the limited information available for review, there is nothing to suggest that a malfunction in 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 in the legal brief, a patient underwent placement of an optease vena cava filter.The filter subsequently malfunctioned and caused injury and damage to the patient, including, but not limited to, tilting of the inferior vena cava (ivc) filter.As a direct and proximate result of these malfunctions, the patient suffered life-threatening injuries and damages and required medical care and treatment.As a further proximate result, the patient has suffered and will continue to suffer significant medical expenses, pain and suffering, loss of enjoyment of life, distress and other damages.

• Brand Name: 466FXXXX
• 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: 9741492
• MDR Text Key: 188375704
• Report Number: 1016427-2020-03850
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DTK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K034050
• 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: 02/21/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/21/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 466FXXXX
• Device Catalogue Number: 466FXXXX
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/10/2020
• 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