MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC NEUROSURGERY UNKNOWN STRATA VALVE/SHUNT; SHUNT, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS

Model Number UNKNOWN-S

Device Problems Mechanical Jam (2983); Mechanics Altered (2984)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

Event Description

It was reported that a patient was in the clinic because their valve had changed from a setting of 1.5 to 2.5.It was noted that they were having difficulty adjusting the valve was well, and a ct did not show blockage.The valve had been implanted several years ago.

• Brand Name: UNKNOWN STRATA VALVE/SHUNT
• Type of Device: SHUNT, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC NEUROSURGERY; 5290 california ave; irvine CA 92617
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC NEUROSURGERY; 5290 california ave; irvine CA 92617
• Manufacturer Contact: david gustafson ; 9775 toledo way; irvine, CA 92618 ; 7635149628
• MDR Report Key: 11603013
• MDR Text Key: 243503171
• Report Number: 2021898-2021-00083
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JXG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/01/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: UNKNOWN-S
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN-S
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/31/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/01/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1