Model Number SPV-2010 |
Device Problem
Complete Blockage (1094)
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Patient Problem
Insufficient Information (4580)
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Event Date 02/22/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Pending device return for depth analysis.A follow up report will be sent thereafter.
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Event Description
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Within the context of peritoneal internal shunt derivation system revision, a new sophysa polaris valve system was implanted.At the end of the procedure, it was noticed the cerebrospinal fluid was not drained.Another new polaris valve was implanted, leading into 30-minute additional time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The returned valve was found clean, with the presence of liquid drops.The catheter was clean and was already cut approximately 5cm from the connector.A suture was found on the other end of the catheter which also contains csf drops.Depth testing was performed on the valve: obstruction testing with air and alcohol was negative, impermeability testing to air and to alcohol was positive, setting programming assessment was eventless, and pressure setting control provided complying values.No issues were found during these tests, and the default reported by the user was not confirmed.It was not possible to conclude on the origin of the incident reported as the device was found in conformity within manufacturing standards.
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Event Description
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Within the context of peritoneal internal shunt derivation system revision, a new sophysa polaris valve system was implanted.At the end of the procedure, it was noticed the cerebrospinal fluid was not drained.Another new polaris valve was implanted, leading into 30 minute additional time.
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