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Visual inspection: during the investigation, no significant deformations or damage of the components were determined.Permeability test: a permeability test has shown that all components are permeable.Computer controlled test: to investigate the claim of under-drainage, the opening pressure is measured using a miethke computer controlled testing apparatus which simulates a cerebrospinal fluid flow.The valves are tested in both the horizontal as well as the vertical positions.The results show that the valves do not operate within the permissible tolerance in their respective relevant positions.An accelerated outflow of progav 2.0 and the shunt assistant could be determined.Adjustment test: the progav 2.0 was tested and is not adjustable.Braking force and brake function test: the brake functionality test has shown that the brake function operates as expected; however, the breaking force cannot be measured due to the non-adjustability of the valve.Internal inspection: after dismantling of the valves, deposits were found in / at all components to make the deposits in the shunt system more visible, they were colored using a staining solution.Results: based on our test results, we can determine an accelerated outflow at both valves in the respective relevant position and a non-adjustability at the progav 2.0.The deposits visible in the valves are the cause of the aforementioned malfunctions.Deposits caused by substances naturally present in the patient's body, such as protein, blood or tissue particles, are among the known and unavoidable risks and side effects of hydrocephalus therapy.Even small amounts of organic material can affect the integrity of the valve.We can exclude a defect at the time of release.The shunt system met all specifications of the final inspection when released from christoph miethke gmbh & co.Kg.No further regulatory actions are required from our point of view.
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It was reported that a progav 2.0 shunt system (#fx441t) was implanted during a procedure performed on (b)(6) 2020.According to the complainant, the shunt system showed an under-drainage and adjustment difficulties.The patient underwent a revision procedure performed on (b)(6) 2024.The complainant device has returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.No patient complications were reported as a result of the revision procedure.Age: 6 years, weight: 17 kgs, height: 105 cm, gender: unknown.Same event as # 3004721439-2024-00204.
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