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Updated fields: d4, d9, g3, g6, h2, h3, h4, h6, h10.The hakim valve (id 823162) was returned for evaluation.Device history record (dhr) - the valve, product code 82-3162 with lot 4959988, conformed to the specifications when released to stock.Failure analysis - the valve was visually inspected; a cut/tear in the needle chamber was noted.The position of the cam when valve was received was 70mmh2o.The valve was hydrated.The valve was leak and leaked from the cut/tear in the needle chamber.The valve was then pressure tested and failed the test.The valve passed the test for programming, occlusion, reflux and siphon guard.Root cause - the root cause for the issue reported by the customer, could be due the cut/tear in the silicone housing in the needle chamber.The root cause for the pressure issue noted during the investigation 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.
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