| Model Number |
FV410T |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Mechanical Problem (1384); Infusion or Flow Problem (2964)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Hydrocephalus (3272)
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| Date of Event |
06/18/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation on-going.Should relevant additional information / investigation results become available, a supplemental medwatch report will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the (b)(6) hospital have explanted a progav.No patient data or a cause of explantation was submitted at the time of report.The device will be returned for examination to the manufacturer.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Visual inspection: during the investigation, no significant deformations or damage of the valves was determined.Permeability test: a permeability test has shown that the valve is 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 valve is tested in the horizontal position.The results show that the valve operates within the accepted tolerances in the horizontal position.Adjustment test: the progav was tested and is not adjustable.Braking force and brake function test: the brake functionality test has shown that the brake function is operational, however the braking force cannot be measured due to the non-adjustability of the valve.Internal inspection: after dismantling of the valve, deposits were found inside.Result: based on our investigation results, we can determine a non-adjustability at the progav.The detected deposits have affected the function of the valve.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 valve 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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that a progav valve (#fv410t) was implanted during a procedure performed on (b)(6) 2022.According to the complainant, the valve 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: 1 years, 8 months weight: 10 kgs height: 81 cm gender: male.
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