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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

Reported: March 27, 2019 Initiated: February 25, 2019 #Z-1023-2019

Product 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 for Recall

Updates to the Instructions for Use.

Details

Recalling Firm
Cook Medical Incorporated
Units Affected
91731 total
Distribution
The products were distributed US Nationwide Distribution
Location
Bloomington, IN

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Cook Medical Incorporated. Units affected: 91731 total.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Updates to the Instructions for Use.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 27, 2019. Severity: Low. Recall number: Z-1023-2019.

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