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NS0340 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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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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2 of 2 reports.Other mfg report number: 3013886523-2023-00302.A physician reported a certas valve (id 828814) and a bactiseal catheter kit (id ns0340) were implanted via ventriculo-peritoneal (v-p) shunt on unknown date with unknown setting.The valve was removed on unknown date as shunt obstruction was suspected.According to information provided, it is unknown if the patient experienced any signs and symptoms due to product problem.It is also unknown if there was an issue with the catheter, however it was removed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The bactiseal catheter (id ns0340) was returned for evaluation.Failure analysis - the catheters were visually inspected, no defects were noted.The catheters were irrigated and no occlusion noted.The complaint was unconfirmed.Root cause analysis- no root cause could be determined as the technician could not confirm any problem with the catheter at the time of investigation.The possible root cause for the issue reported by the customer, could be due to biological debris and protein build up interfering with the catheters, at the time of investigation no function issues were noted.
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Event or Problem Description
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N/a.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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