FDA Recall Terminated

Gunther Tulip Vena Cava Filter Set for Femoral and Jugular Vein Approach, Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-1-UNl-TULIP Product Usage: The Gunther Tulip Filter is intended for the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) via placement in the vena cava in the following situations:(1) Pulmonary thromboembolism when anticoagulant therapy is contraindicated; (2) Failure of anticoagulant therapy in thromboembolic diseases; (3) Emergency treatment following massive PE where anticipated benefits of conventional therapy are reduced; and (4) Chronic, recurrent PE where anticoagulant therapy has failed or is contraindicated. The Filter implant may be retrieved if clinically indicated. The product is intended for percutaneous placement via a femoral or jugular vein for filtration of inferior vena cava (IVC) blood to prevent PE.

Recall: Z-1023-2019 · Initiated February 25, 2019

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1023-2019
Event Number
82226
Firm
Cook Medical Incorporated
FEI Number
3005580113
Product Code
DTK
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Labeling Change Control
Initiated
February 25, 2019
Terminated
September 29, 2020
Address
400 N Daniels Way, Bloomington, IN, 47404-9155

Description

Gunther Tulip Vena Cava Filter Set for Femoral and Jugular Vein Approach, Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-1-UNl-TULIP Product Usage: The Gunther Tulip Filter is intended for the prevention of recurrent pulmonary embolism (PE) via placement in the vena cava in the following situations:(1) Pulmonary thromboembolism when anticoagulant therapy is contraindicated; (2) Failure of anticoagulant therapy in thromboembolic diseases; (3) Emergency treatment following massive PE where anticipated benefits of conventional therapy are reduced; and (4) Chronic, recurrent PE where anticoagulant therapy has failed or is contraindicated. The Filter implant may be retrieved if clinically indicated. The product is intended for percutaneous placement via a femoral or jugular vein for filtration of inferior vena cava (IVC) blood to prevent PE.

Reason

Updates to the Instructions for Use.

Action

Cook Medical sent an Urgent Medical Device Correction notification letters dated February 25, 2019 to customers. Additional customers identified later were sent letters on 3/8/19. The letter identified the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Customers were instructed to complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form within 5 business days of receiving this letter. Even if you do not have affected product(s) on hand, you must still complete the Acknowledgement and Receipt Form and return it via fax (812.339.7316) or email ([email protected]). For questions or concerns, contact Cook Medical Customer Relations at 800-457-4500 or 812-339-2235.

Distribution

The products were distributed US Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

91731 total