MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CHRISTOPH MIETHKE GMBH & CO KG PROGAV 2.0 SYS PED.W/SA20 A.PRECHAMBER; HYDROCEPHALUS MANAGEMENT

Model Number	FX441T
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Hydrocephalus (3272)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
An investigation was not possible, because no product was return for investigation.Based on the product documentation, we can exclude a defect at the time of delivery of the progav 2.0 shunt system, our traceability indicates that the valve was in perfect condition.Regarding similar complaints where we could examine the products, we could determine that the most frequent cause for a deterioration in the function of the product are deposits caused by natural substances in the cerebrospinal fluid, e.G.Protein, blood or tissue particles.These 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 if aggregated in the valve.A final clarification of the cause what has led to adjustment difficulties is only possible by an examination.Finally, we can certify that miethke valves are compatible with mri devices up to 3 tesla.This means that our valves will not move unintentionally during an mri examination.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a progav 2.0 shunt system (#fx441t) was implanted during a procedure performed on (b)(6) 2022.According to the complainant, the shunt system showed adjustment difficulties.The shunt system is still implanted.Gender: female.

• Brand Name: PROGAV 2.0 SYS PED.W/SA20 A.PRECHAMBER
• Common Device Name: HYDROCEPHALUS MANAGEMENT
• Manufacturer (Section D): CHRISTOPH MIETHKE GMBH & CO KG; ulanenweg 2; potsdam, 14469 ; GM 14469
• Manufacturer (Section G): CHRISTOPH MIETHKE GMBH & CO KG; ulanenweg 2; potsdam, 14469 ; GM 14469
• Manufacturer Contact: joerg knebel ; ulanenweg 2; potsdam, 14469 ; GM 14469
• MDR Report Key: 20048814
• Report Number: 3004721439-2024-00254
• Device Sequence Number: 7970980
• Product Code: JXG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04041906137465
• UDI-Public: 4041906137465
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K161853
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2022
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/23/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Expiration Date: 02/28/2021
• Device Model Number: FX441T
• Device Catalogue Number: FX441T
• Device Lot Number: 20052267
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/01/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/23/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/28/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Female