GUNTHER TULIP NAVALIGN FEMORAL VENA CAVA FILTER SET
Report
- Report Number
- 3002808486-2020-00655
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- June 24, 2020
- Date of Event
- May 5, 2020
- Report Date
- August 12, 2020
- Manufacturer
- WILLIAM COOK EUROPE
- Product Code
- DTK
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- OH, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
MANUFACTURERS REF# (B)(4). SUMMARY OF INVESTIGATIONAL FINDINGS: THE REPORTED EVENT STATES THAT THE FILTER DID NOT DEPLOY. NO HARM OR ADDITIONAL PROCEDURE WAS REPORTED. NO PRODUCT WAS RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION. COOK WAS UNABLE TO CONDUCT A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD, AS THE LOT NUMBER OF THE COMPLAINT DEVICE WAS NOT PROVIDED FOR THE INVESTIGATION. ACCORDING TO INSTRUCTION FOR USE PUSH THE RELEASE BUTTON COMPLETELY TO ENSURE PROPER RELEASE OF THE FILTER. BASED ON THE LIMITED INFORMATION PROVIDED AN EXACT CAUSE COULD NOT BE ESTABLISHED, HOWEVER A LIKELY CAUSE COULD BE NOT PRESSING THE RELEASE BUTTON COMPLETELY FOR PROPER RELEASE OF THE FILTER. THERE ARE ADEQUATE CONTROLS IN PLACE TO ENSURE THAT THIS TYPE OF DEVICE IS MANUFACTURED TO SPECIFICATIONS. COOK MEDICAL WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR FOR SIMILAR EVENTS. THIS REPORT IS REQUIRED BY THE FDA UNDER 21CFR 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.
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE PATIENT AND/OR EVENT HAS BEEN RECEIVED SINCE THE PREVIOUS MEDWATCH REPORT WAS SENT.
(B)(4). PMA/510(K): K172557. INVESTIGATION IS STILL IN PROGRESS.
DESCRIPTION OF EVENT ACCORDING TO INITIAL REPORTER: "FILTER DID NOT DEPLOY". PATIENT OUTCOME: NO ADVERSE EFFECTS WAS REPORTED ON THE PATIENT DUE TO THIS OCCURRENCE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 651531 | GUNTHER TULIP NAVALIGN FEMORAL VENA CAVA FILTER SET | DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR | DTK | WILLIAM COOK EUROPE | UNKNOWN |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63 YR |