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823834 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Obstruction of Flow (2423)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
11/22/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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This is 1 of 2 reports linked to mfg repot number 3013886523-2023-00434.A physician reported a hakim valve (id 823834) was implanted in 2019 via ventriculoperitoneal (vp) shunt with setting 90 mmh2o.The valve was used with the straight connector id (823053).On (b)(6) 2023, the valve setting was changed to 30 mmh2o.However, due to the result of patency check, the suspicion of blockage was confirmed.Therefore, the hakim valve and connector were removed and replaced on (b)(6) 2023.According to the information provided, it is unknown if the patient had signs and symptoms due to obstruction.
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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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N/a.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Hakim valve (id 823834) was returned for evaluation.Device history record (dhr) - lot ctcbg6, conformed to the specifications when released to stock.Failure analysis - the valve was visually inspected, biological debris were noted in the housing and a needle hole in the needle chamber was noted.The valve passed the test for programming, occlusion and reflux.The valve passed the test for leak, only leak from the needle hole.Root cause analysis - no root cause could be determined as the technician could not confirm any problem with the valve 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 valve device in view of the biological debris noted in the housing.
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