Successful Retrieval of Infected Günther Tulip IVC Filter

Nonvalvular Cardiovascular Device–Related Infections

“…Although a variety of noninfectious complications have been described 161 with both temporary and permanent filters, infection of these devices is extremely rare. Proven 162,163 and suspected 32,164 vena caval filter infections have been described in only 5 cases. Staphylococcal species accounted for all 5 infections, and 4 of the infected patients developed bacteremia.…”

“…Apparent cure of infection was achieved in 3 cases after device removal. 162,163 Of the remaining 2 cases, 1 patient died of sepsis likely related to vena caval device infection, 164 and the other survived infection without device removal because long-term suppressive antibiotic therapy was administered. 32 In at least one case, 165 a temporary vena caval filter was used to prevent septic pulmonary embolism.…”

Clinical outcome of perioperative nonpermanent vena cava filter placement in patients with deep venous thrombosis or blood stasis of the vein

“…Disadvantages include the risk of infection of the external catheter and pain at the site of the fi xed catheter. 15 Retrievable fi lters have no complications related to catheters that are seen with temporary fi lters. However, the rate of removal for the Günther Tulips Retrievable Filter (GTF) ranges from 35% to 57%.…”

“…However, the rate of removal for the Günther Tulips Retrievable Filter (GTF) ranges from 35% to 57%. [14][15][16][17][18] There is no conclusive information about the maximum time a device can be left in the vein. The manufacturer recommends a maximum of 10 days.…”

Retrievable Guenther Tulip Filter Complicated by Sepsis and Retroperitoneal Hemorrhage: Successful Management by Filter Retrieval

“…Septicemia may lead to a fatal course if the filter is left unremoved (11) (10), a removal of the Günther temporary inferior vena cava filter complicated by Acinetobacter septicemia (12), and a retrieval of Günther Tulip inferior vena cava filter infected by coagulase-negative Staphylococcus (13). These reports showed favorable outcomes after filter removal.…”