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It was reported that a progav 2.0 shuntsystem (part # fx596t) was implanted during a procedure performed on (b)(6) 2020.According to the complainant, the shunt system was believed to be operated in under-drainage and difficult to adjust.The patient underwent a revision procedure on (b)(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: 2 years, 6 months, height: 86 centimeters (cm), weight: 12 kilograms (kg), gender: female.
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Investigation: visual inspection: particles in the ped.Prechamber were observed through the visual inspection.No significant deformations or damage were detected.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 progav 2.0 is operating not within the accepted tolerance in the horizontal position.The shuntassistant 2.0 is operating within the specified tolerances in the vertical position.An accelerated outflow in the progav 2.0 could be determined.Adjustment test: the progav 2.0 was tested and is not adjustable throughout the normal range.Braking force and brake function test: the brake functionality test has shown that the brake function is operational; however, the braking force cannot be measured due to the non-adjustability of the valve.Internal inspection : after dismantling of the valves, deposits were found in both valves.To make the proteins / deposits in the shunt system more visible, they were colored using a staining solution.Results: for the sake of thoroughness and transparency, we would like to point out that an adjustment test was already carried out after the revision at the hospital.Based on our investigation results, we can determine a non-adjustablity and an accelerated outflow of the progav 2.0.This is likely due to the deposits observed inside the valve.As described in scientific literature, the problem encountered is one of the known, inevitable risks of hc-therapy by shunt implants.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 gmbh & co.Kg.No further regulatory actions are required from our point of view.
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