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Visual inspection: during the investigation, scratches on the outer housing of the valve were 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 not within the acceptable tolerance in the horizontal position.A slower outflow was determined.Adjustment test: the progav 2.0 was tested and is adjustable to all specified pressures.Braking force and brake function test: the brake functionality test has shown that the brake function is fully operational and the braking force is within the given tolerances.Internal inspection: after dismantling of the valve, organic deposits were found in progav 2.0.To make the deposits in the valves more visible, they were colored with a staining solution.Result: based on our investigation results, we can determine a slower flow rate on the progav 2.0.The deposits visible in the valve have led to the change in the flow rate.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 organic deposits can impair the integrity of the valve.The examination of the return shipment is completed with the preparation of this report.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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