| Model Number |
NS5479 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Headache (1880)
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| Date of Event |
01/21/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional 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 or Problem Description
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A facility reported a hakim valve was implanted on (b)(6) 2014 and explanted on (b)(6) 2022 due to leak.Upon removal, the valve tore away from the unitized rickham reservoir and there was a hole in the cylindrical chamber.
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Additional 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 or Problem Description
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A facility reported a hakim valve was implanted on (b)(6) 2014 and explanted on (b)(6) 2022 due to leak.Upon removal, the valve tore away from the unitized rickham reservoir and there was a hole in the cylindrical chamber.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The precision valve (id ns5479) was returned for evaluation.Failure analysis - the valve is a precision valve with 4 dots.The valve was visually inspected; the proximal connector was detached from the valve, a cut/tear in the silicone housing were the proximal connect should be connected was noted.The complaint is confirmed.The proximal connector was visually inspected a lot of marks were noted in the connector.The root cause for the leaking issue reported by the customer is due to the cut/tear in the silicone housing.The root cause for the cut/tear in the silicone housing is probably due to a sharp or pointed object coming into contact with the silicone, as noted in the "ifu" silicone has a low cut/tear resistance.The root cause for the marks in the proximal connector are possible due to unshod forceps or sharp or pointed object coming into contact with the connector.
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