| Model Number |
FX649T |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Mechanical Problem (1384); Infusion or Flow Problem (2964)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Hydrocephalus (3272)
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| Date of Event |
03/29/2023
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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, scratches on the outer housing of the progav 2.0 and a discoloration of the catheter 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 valves are tested in both the horizontal as well as the vertical positions.The results show that the progav 2.0 is operating within the accepted tolerance in the horizontal position.The shuntassistant 2.0 is operating not within the specified tolerances in the vertical position.An accelerated outflow of the shuntassistant 2.0 could be determined.Adjustment test: the progav 2.0 was tested and is not adjustable.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.Results: based on our investigation results, we can determine an accelerated outflow in the shuntassistant 2.0 and a non - adjustability in the progav 2.0.The determined deposits can be named as the cause for the functional deviation.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 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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a progav 2.0 shunt system (#fx649t) was implanted during a procedure performed on (b)(6) 2019.According to the complainant, the shunt system was believed to be operated in underdrainage and had adjustment difficulties.The patient underwent a revision procedure performed on (b)(6) 2023.The complaint device was returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.No patient complications were reported as a result of the revision procedure.Age: 42 years, height: 168 centimeters (cm), weight: 74 kilograms (kg), gender: female.
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