GUNTHER TULIP NAVALIGN FEMORAL VENA CAVA FILTER SET
Report
- Report Number
- 3002808486-2021-00185
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- February 27, 2021
- Report Date
- April 27, 2021
- Manufacturer
- WILLIAM COOK EUROPE
- Product Code
- DTK
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
THIS REPORT INCLUDES INFORMATION KNOWN AT THIS TIME. A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED SHOULD ADDITIONAL 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.
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION HAS BEEN PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.
INFORMATION PROVIDED BY (B)(6). OCCUPATION: NON-HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONAL. PMA/510(K): K172557. INVESTIGATION: 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. THIS REPORT INCLUDES INFORMATION KNOWN AT THIS TIME. A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE.
IT IS ALLEGED THAT THE PATIENT RECEIVED A COOK GUNTHER TULIP FILTER AND IS ALLEGING TILT. HOSPITAL AND MEDICAL RECORDS HAVE NOT BEEN PROVIDED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 287557 | GUNTHER TULIP NAVALIGN FEMORAL VENA CAVA FILTER SET | DTK FILTER, INTRAVASCULAR, CARDIOVASCULAR | DTK | WILLIAM COOK EUROPE | E2812829 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |