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MEDTRONIC DOMINICANA CSF-FLOW CONTROL VALVE, BURR HOLE, 12 MM, MEDIUM PRESSURE; SHUNT, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS
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| Model Number |
42534 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Infusion or Flow Problem (2964)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/11/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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Medtronic received information regarding a valve.It was reported that when testing the valve, no saline would stay within the valve, even with the catheter connected.The procedure was completed with backup products.There was a procedure delay of 10 minutes.The patient's status at the time of the report was alive-no injury.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3.Product analysis determined that the returned valve was patent.It met the requirements for reflux, pressure-flow, and preimplantation testing.Therefore the conditions of the complaint could not be duplicated by laboratory personnel.The returned valve did not meet the requirements for leak testing due to a tear in bottom of the reservoir dome.It is unknown how or when this damage occurred.The instructions for use (ifu) that accompany the device caution that ¿improper use of instruments in the handling or implantation of shunt products may result in the cutting, slitting, crushing or breaking of components.¿ the ifu also caution that ¿care should be taken in handling the valves as silicone has a low cut and tear resistance.¿ a review of the manufacturing records showed no anomalies.All valves are 100% tested at the time of manufacture.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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