MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CHRISTOPH MIETHKE GMBH & CO KG PROGAV WITH SHUNTASSISTANT 30; HYDROCEPHALUS MANAGEMENT

Model Number	FV415T
Medical Device Problem Codes	Infusion or Flow Problem (2964); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Hydrocephalus (3272)
Date of Event	10/10/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation: visual inspection: during the investigation, no significant deformations or damage of the valve were determined.Permeability test: a permeability test has shown that all components are 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 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 both valves were determined.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 operates as expected.However, the braking force cannot be measured due to the non-adjustability of the valve.Internal inspection : after dismantling of the valves, deposits were found in both valves.Results : based on our investigation results, we can determine an accelerated outflow at both valves as well as a non-adjustability at the progav.The deposits in the valves have led to the functional deviations.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 shunt system met all specifications of the final inspection when released from christoph miethke gmbh & co.Kg.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a progav shunt system (#fv415t) was implanted during a procedure performed on (b)(6) 2020.According to the complainant, the shunt system showed an over-drainage and adjustment difficulties.The patient underwent a revision procedure performed on (b)(6) 2024.The complainant device was returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.No patient complications were reported as a result of the revision procedure.

• Brand Name: PROGAV WITH SHUNTASSISTANT 30
• 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: 20672980
• Report Number: 3004721439-2024-00336
• Device Sequence Number: 8237066
• Product Code: JXG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04041906132125
• UDI-Public: 4041906132125
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K103003
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2020
• Device Explanted Year: 2024
• 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): 11/13/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/22/2025
• Device Model Number: FV415T
• Device Catalogue Number: FV415T
• Device Lot Number: 20045718
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/15/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/15/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/13/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/23/2020
• 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 Age: 12 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 51 KG