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It was reported that a progav 2.0 valve (#fx410t) was implanted during a procedure performed on (b)(6) 2017.According to the complainant, the valve showed an over-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: 12 years, 10 months weight: 51 kgs height: 158 cm gender: male.
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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 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 the horizontal position.The results show that the valve is not operating within the acceptable tolerance in the horizontal position.An accelerated outflow was 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 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.To make the deposits in the valve more visible, they were colored using a staining solution.Result: based on our investigation results, we can determine an accelerated outflow and non-adjustability on the progav 2.0.The deposits visible in the valve have led to the malfunctions mentioned.Deposits caused by natural substances in the 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 proteins can impair 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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