Cook Medical Incorporated - Gunther Tulip Vena Cava Filter Set - Class 3 Recall

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.
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