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GUNTHER TULIP

Received Apr 9, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 17, 2026

Report 24830111 · MDR key 24830111

Device

Generic name

Device, Percutaneous Retrieval

Manufacturer

Cook Incorporated

Model number

G13287

Catalog number

GTRS-200-RB

Lot number

16623792

Patient

78 YR · Female

  • Foreign Body In Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY- VENA CAVA FILTER- CAP OF THE SHEATH BROKE OFF AND THE SNARE WIRE BROKE INSIDE THE PATIENT; NOTHING WAS RETAINED IN THE PATIENT. ALL COMPONENTS RETRIEVED. COOK MEDICAL, GUNTHER TULIP VENA CAVA FILTER RETRIEVAL KIT, REF GTRS-200-RB, G13287, LOT 16623792