| Model Number |
FX576T |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Infusion or Flow Problem (2964)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Hydrocephalus (3272)
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| Date of Event |
05/06/2022
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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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Investigation: visual inspection: bloody residues were found on the incoming product.Permeability test: a permeability test has shown that both valves are permeable.Computer controlled test: to investigate the claim of under-drainage, the opening pressure is measured using a miethke computer controlled testing apparatus which simulates a cerebrospinal fluid flow.The valves are tested in both the horizontal as well as the vertical positions.The results show that the valves operate within the accepted tolerance in both positions.Adjustment test: the progav 2.0 was tested and is adjustable to all specified pressures.Braking force and brake function test: the brake functionality test has shown that the brake function is fully operational and the braking force is within the given tolerances.Internal inspection: after dismantling of the valves, deposits were found in both valves.Results: it should be noted that the product was received dry (i.E.Not submersed in liquid as recommended).The investigation of dry items is not significant due to the affect dry deposits of liquor and blood can have on product performance.In spite of this, we have investigated the valve to the best of our abilities.For the sake of thoroughness and transparency, we would like to point out that a permeability test was already carried out after the revision at the hospital.Based on our examination results, we are able to determine deposits.The deposits had no influence on the technical characteristics at the time of the examination.We are unable to determine how the aforementioned functional impairment occurred at the time of the investigation.Existing deposits in the csf can temporarily impair the function of the valves and is described as concomitant symptoms in hydrocephalus therapy.We can exclude a defect at the time of release.The shunt system met all specifications of the final inspection when released from christoph miethke (b)(4).No further regulatory actions are required from our point of view.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a progav 2.0 shunt system (part # fx576t) was implanted during a procedure performed on (b)(6) 2021.According to the complainant, the shunt system was believed to be operated in underdrainage.The patient underwent a revision procedure on may 6, 2022.The complaint device was returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.No patient complications were reported as a result of the revision procedure.Age: 16 years, height: 178 centimeters (cm), weight: 54 kilograms (kg), gender: male.
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