| Catalog Number |
823100 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Positioning Problem (3009)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
09/13/2024
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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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An investigation has been initiated based on the reported information.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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A facility reported a hakim valve (id 823100) was implanted on (b)(6) 2004.The valve had "no visible point", setting could not be verified, valve could not be set; therefore, it was explanted and replaced.
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Event or Problem Description
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N/a.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The hakim valve was returned for evaluation: dhr - no discrepancies were noted when released to stock.Failure analysis - the valve was visually inspected; no defect was noted.The valve passed the tests for occlusion, leaks, and reflux.The valve failed the test for programming; the cam mechanism wiggled.The pressure test could not be performed as the device could not be programmed.The valve was visually inspected under microscope at appropriate magnification: biological debris was found on the cam, base plate and on the seat of the ruby ball.Root cause - the root cause for the issue reported by the customer is due to biological debris found during the investigation.
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