Catalog Number 823842 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Cerebral Ventriculomeglia (2133)
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Event Date 11/30/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An investigation has been initiated based on the reported information.
Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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Event Description
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A physician reported a hakim valve was implanted via v-p shunt in 2019 with unknown setting.
During a follow-up visit it was noticed that the size of the ventricles had increased.
The patient had no symptoms and when the physician tried to pump the valve, it did not work.
Therefore, the valve was removed and replaced on (b)(6) 2021.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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An investigation has been initiated based on the reported information.
Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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Event Description
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A physician reported a hakim valve was implanted via v-p shunt in 2019 with unknown setting.
During a follow-up visit it was noticed that the size of the ventricles had increased.
The patient had no symptoms and when the physician tried to pump the valve, it did not work.
Therefore, the valve was removed and replaced on (b)(6) 2021.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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