| Model Number |
82-8814PL |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Obstruction of Flow (2423)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
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| Date of Event |
01/28/2022
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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 physician reported a certas valve (id 828814) was implanted via v-p shunt on (b)(6) 2022 with unknown setting.After the valve was implanted there was no change in the ventricles.On (b)(6) 2022 the set pressure could not be changed from setting 6 to 1.On (b)(6) 2022 another attempt was made to change the set pressure using a neodymium magnet, but the pressure could not be changed either.After adding a contrast medium and confirming patency, valve obstruction was confirmed.The valve was removed and replaced on (b)(6) 2022.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The certas valve (id 828814) was returned for evaluation.Failure analysis - the position of the cam when valve was received was at setting 6.The valve was visually inspected; a needle hole in the needle chamber were noted.The valve was hydrated.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, siphon guard 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, but at the time of investigation no occlusion issues were noted.
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