| Model Number |
FV304T |
| 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 |
03/05/2023
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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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Investigation: visual inspection: during the investigation, deposits on the device was determined.Permeability test: a permeability test has shown that all components 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 valve is tested in both the horizontal as well as the vertical positions.The results show that the valve is operating within the accepted tolerance in the horizontal but not in the vertical position.An accelerated outflow of paedigav in the vertical position could be determined.Internal inspection : after dismantling of the valve, deposits / no visible deposits were found in paedigav.Results: based on our investigation results, we can determine an accelerated outflow in the valve.The determined deposits can be named as the cause for the accelerated outflow.Proteins in the cerebrospinal fluid can influence the function temporarily and are known side effects in hydrocephalus therapy.We can exclude a defect at the time of release.The valve 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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a paedigav (#fv304t) was implanted during a procedure performed on (b)(6) 2016.According to the complainant, the shunt system was believed to be operated in underdrainage.The patient underwent a revision procedure.The complaint device was returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.No patient complications were reported as a result of the revision procedure.Age: 7 years, 1 month.Weight: 22 kg.Gender: male.
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