FDA Adverse Event Injury Summary report: N

VENA CAVA FILTER

MDR report key: 21672 · Received April 6, 1995

Report

Report Number
21672
Event Type
Injury
Date Received
April 6, 1995
Date of Event
March 13, 1995
Report Date
March 16, 1995
Manufacturer
MEDITECH, INC.
Product Code
DTK
Adverse Event
Yes
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
User Facility report
Reporter Location
NJ, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

VENA CAVA FILTER INSERTED UNDER FLUOROSCOPY. APPARENTLY FILTER DID NOT FULLY OPEN IN THE INFERIOR VENA CAVA. IT FLOATED TO THE RIGHT ATRIUM.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 VENA CAVA FILTER Implant FEMORAL FILTER DTK MEDITECH, INC. 213061

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 86 YR Life Threatening