The hakim valve was returned for evaluation: dhr - lot 123637, conformed to the specifications when released to stock.Failure analysis - the valve was visually inspected; no defects noted.The valve passed the tests for programming, occlusion, leaks, reflux and pressure root cause - no root cause could be determined as the technician could not confirm any problems with the valve at the time of investigation.The possible root cause for the issue reported by the customer, could be due to valve not set a correct pressure.Setting for patients condition.At the time of the investigation no functional issues were noted with the valve.Additional information received: date of implantation: (b)(6) 2017; date of explantation: (b)(6) 2022."the patient came with problems of overdrainage: headache during mobilization, rather no underdrainage.In this respect, there was a suspicion that the valve was allowing csf to pass uncontrollably and therefore overdrainage.After implantation of an adult valve on (b)(6) 2022 the problems disappeared, the patient is well again.".
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