The hakim valve was not returned for evaluation (remains implanted) and no lot number information has been provided; therefore, an evaluation of the device could not be performed, and manufacturing records could not be reviewed.The cause(s) of the difficulty reported by the customer could not be determined.If additional relevant information becomes available in the future, this complaint will be reopened, and the respective evaluation performed.Trends will be monitored for this and similar issues.At present, we consider this complaint to be closed.
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A physician reported that a hakim programmable valve was implanted in a patient 23 years ago via a ventricular peritoneal shunt with an unknown initial setting.A few months later after the implantation, a second shunt (¿823100 estimated¿) was implanted in the patient due to infection.The patient is now (b)(6) and now presented with 2 valves implanted.On (b)(6) 2021, an mri was performed, when the physician tried to adjust the pressure, ¿the cam moved like a jump during the x-rays¿.It was reported that it was presumed the cam had fallen off and made a dance-like movement in the prechamber.It is unknown which valve the cam dropout occurred.No adverse consequences to the patient were observed.Since it seems that the shunt system is no longer needed, there are currently no additional procedures scheduled such as reoperation.The device was not removed.The patient is currently in follow-up.No further information was provided by hospital.
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