inforMED
InjuryMMX

RECOVERY IVC FILTER

Received Nov 22, 2021 · Event occurred Nov 18, 2021

Report MW5105507 · MDR key 12860916

Device

Generic name

Device, Percutaneous Retrieval

Product problems

  • Fracture

Patient

45 YR · Male

  • Calcium Deposits/Calcification
  • Calcium Deposits/Calcification

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

RECOVERY IVCF FOUND TO HAVE ONE ARM FRACTURED AND RETAIN IN RIGHT RENAL VEIN. FILTER HEAVILY CALCIFIED, REQUIRING 26F SHEATH AND FORCEPS TO REMOVE. FRAGMENT REMOVED. FDA SAFETY REPORT ID # (B)(4).