| Model Number |
FX435T |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Hydrocephalus (3272)
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| Date of Event |
08/10/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a progav 2.0 shuntsystem (part # fx410t) was implanted during a procedure performed on (b)(6) 2022.According to the complainant, the patient got worse in (b)(6) 2022.In the x-ray was verified the valve rupture.The patient underwent a revision procedure on (b)(6) 2022.The complaint device has not yet been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.No patient complications were reported as a result of the revision procedure.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturing site evaluation: investigation on-going.Should relevant additional information / investigation results become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information - a2, a3, d4 (serial #), d9 investigation: visual inspection: the following observations were made during the visual inspection: -loosed spout of the shuntassistant with the connected distal catheter -no visible damage to the valve or spout results: based on our investigation results, we can detect a loss of functionality of the product.The reason for the disconnection of the spout and the gravitational unit/ valve housing is the loose fit.Why the parts showed low contact is subject of further internal investigations in form of a capa.The shunt system met all specifications of the final inspection when released from christoph miethke gmbh & co.Kg.
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