| Model Number |
NS0340 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage (1772)
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| Date of Event |
02/08/2023
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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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An investigation has been initiated based on the reported information.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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A physician reported a bactiseal catheter (id: ns0340) was implanted via v-p (ventricular peritoneal) shunt on unknown date.On an unknown date, shunt failure was suspected due to suspicion of cerebrospinal fluid leakage.The bactiseal catheter was removed and replaced on (b)(6) 2023.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Bactiseal catheter (id ns0340) has been returned for evaluation: failure analysis- the catheter was visually inspected, no defect was noted.The catheter was irrigated, no occlusion noted.The catheter was leak tested, no leaks were noted.The catheter functions.Root cause - no root cause could be determined as the technician could not confirm any problem with the catheter at the time of investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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N/a.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Correction: d9 - returned to manufacturer.
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