A physician reported a prog valve inline w sg (id 823162) was implanted via v-p shunt over 10 years ago with 110 mmh2o.The set pressure was not changed, therefore an attempt was made to change the set pressure from 110mm h2o to 90 mm h2o, however, it could not be changed.The valve was removed and replaced on (b)(6) 2022.Based on information provided, it is unknown if the patient experienced any signs and symptoms due to the issue.
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The hakim valve (id 823162) was returned for evaluation.Device history record (dhr) - the product code 82-3162 with lot cmhcz6, conformed to the specifications when released to stock.Failure analysis - the valve was visually inspected; needle holes in the needle chamber were noted.The position of the cam when valve was received was 120mmh2o.The valve was hydrated.The valve was tested for programming; the valve failed, the cam mechanism wriggled.The valve was leak tested and only leaked from the needle hole in the needle chamber.The valve was retested for programming and passed the test.The valve passed the test for occlusion, reflux, siphon guard and pressure.The valve was visually inspected under microscope at appropriate magnification: biological debris was found on the cam mechanism.The root cause for the issue reported by the customer, was due to biological debris and protein build up interfering with the valve mechanism.
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