| Catalog Number |
828800PL |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Dizziness (2194)
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| Date of Event |
01/29/2024
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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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A facility reported a certas valve (id 828800pl) had been programmed incorrectly with a medtronic shunt by accident and the physician said it was faulty.The valve was implanted in a 69 year old male patient on (b)(6) 2018 with setting of 3.The valve failure was discovered when patient was admitted in the emergency room due to dizziness.The valve was explanted and replaced with a new valve on (b)(6) 2024.Patient is doing good.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The certas valve (id (b)(6)) was returned for evaluation.Device history record (dhr) - the product code (b)(6) with lot 200113, conformed to the specifications when released to stock.Failure analysis - the position of the cam when valve was received was at setting 3.The catheters were irrigated, no occlusion noted.The valve was visually inspected, needle hole was noted in the needle chamber.The valve was hydrated.The valve was leak tested and only leaked from the needle hole in the needle chamber.The valve passed the test for programming, occlusion, siphon guard and pressure.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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N/a.
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