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Investigation: visual inspection: during the investigation, visible deposits in the reservoir were determined.No significant deformation or damage of the valve was detected.Permeability test: a permeability test has shown that all components are permeable.Computer controlled test: to investigate the claim of over- drainage, the opening pressure is measured using a miethke computer controlled testing apparatus which simulates a cerebrospinal fluid flow.The valve is tested in both positions, the horizontal as well as the vertical position.The results show that the m.Blue operates within the accepted tolerance in both positions.Adjustment test: the m.Blue valve was tested and is adjustable to all specified pressures.Braking force and brake function test: the brake functionality test has shown that the brake function is fully operational and the braking force is within the given tolerances.Internal inspection: after dismantling of the valve, deposits were found in m.Blue.Results: based on our investigation results, we can determine deposits.The deposits had no effect to the technical properties at the time of the investigation.The cause of the aforementioned functional impairment is not known to us at the time of the examination.Organic matter in the cerebrospinal fluid can influence the function temporarily and are known side effects in hydrocephalus therapy.
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