Gunther Tulip Vena Cava Filter Set for Jugular Vein Approach — Class III medical device recall Z-1022-2019
Terminated recall by Cook Medical Incorporated, reported 2019-03-27, distributed nationwide. Updates to the Instructions for Use.
| Recall number | Z-1022-2019 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class III |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Cook Medical Incorporated, Bloomington, IN, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2019-02-25 |
| Classified | 2019-03-19 |
| Reported by FDA | 2019-03-27 |
| Terminated | 2020-09-29 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 91,731 total |
| Lot numbers | E3401429, E3401430, E3402143, E3402588, E3405430, E3406123, E3406563, E3406882, E3406890, E3407458, E3409899, E3411082, E3411812, E3412067, E3412279, E3412856, E3413249, E3413830, E3413930, E3414455, E3414510, E3414511, E3414724, E3415321, E3415979, E3416514, E3417553, E3417943, E3418611, E3419189, E3420042, E3420494, E3420525, E3421070, E3421696, E3422130, E3422590, E3423025, E3423702, E3424222 and 460 more |
| Model numbers | IGTCFS-65-1-JUG-TULIP |
Product
Gunther Tulip Vena Cava Filter Set for Jugular Vein Approach, Catalog Number IGTCFS-65-1-JUG-TULIP Product Usage: The Gunther Tulip Filter implant 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.
Machine access
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