MAUDE Adverse Event Report: INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES SWITZERLAND SAR CODMAN CERTAS INLINE VLV; CERTAS PLUS

Catalog Number 828801

Device Problem Infusion or Flow Problem (2964)

Patient Problem Failure of Implant (1924)

Event Date 10/19/2021

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

An investigation has been initiated based on the reported information.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up report will be submitted.

Event Description

A physician reported the certas valve ( (b)(4)) was implanted into the patient via ventricular peritoneal shunt on unknown date with unknown setting.It was suspected that the tip of the ventricular catheter was obstructed and the flow of cerebrospinal fluid was poor.The valve was removed and replaced on (b)(6) 2021.Intraoperatively it was decided not to remove the ventricular catheter.The surgical time was extended more than 30 minutes.It is unknown if the patient experienced any signs or symptoms due to product failure.

Manufacturer Narrative

The certasa valve (828801) was returned for evaluation.Failure analysis - the position of the cam when valve was received was at setting 6.The valve was visually inspected; needle holes in the needle chamber were noted.The valve was hydrated.The catheters were irrigated no occlusions noted.The valve was leak tested and only leaked from the needle hole in the needle chamber.The valve passed the test for programming, occlusion, reflux and pressure.No root cause could be determined as the technician could not confirm any problem with the valve at the time of investigation.The possible root cause for the issue reported by the customer could be due to biological debris and protein build up interfering with the valve mechanism, at the time of investigation the no occlusion issues were noted with the valve.

• Brand Name: CODMAN CERTAS INLINE VLV
• Type of Device: CERTAS PLUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES SWITZERLAND SAR; rue girardet 29; rue girardet 29; le locle ; SZ
• Manufacturer (Section G): INTEGRA LIFESCIENCES SWITZERLAND SAR; rue girardet 29; ch-2400; le locle ; SZ
• Manufacturer Contact: vivian nelson ; 1100 campus drive; princeton, NJ ; 6099362319
• MDR Report Key: 12739556
• MDR Text Key: 279634046
• Report Number: 3013886523-2021-00464
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JXG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K143111
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/16/2021

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?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 828801
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/19/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/19/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/02/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 11/30/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 12/16/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female