MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CHRISTOPH MIETHKE GMBH & CO KG M.BLUE PLUS SYS W/SPRUNG RESERVOIR; HYDROCEPHALUS MANAGEMENT

Model Number	FX844T
Medical Device Problem Codes	Obstruction of Flow (2423); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Hydrocephalus (3272)
Date of Event	04/09/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that an m.Blue plus (#fx844t) was implanted during a procedure performed on an unspecified date.According to the complainant, the shunt system caused an underdrainage and had adjustment difficulties.The patient underwent a revision procedure on (b)(6) 2025.No patient complications were reported as a result of the revision procedure.The complained device was returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Visual inspection: during the investigation, scratches on the outer housing of the valves were determined.Permeability test: a permeability test has shown that both valves are 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 valves are tested in both the horizontal as well as the vertical position.The results show that the valves do not operate within the permissible tolerance in their respective relevant position.A slower outflow of m.Blue and an accelerated of the progav 2.0 could be determined.Adjustment test: the valves were tested and both valves are not adjustable in all pressure settings.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, organic deposits were found in both valves.Results: based on our investigation results, we can determine a slowed outflow in the horizontal position and a non-adjustability on the m.Blue.The deposits visible in the valve have led to the functional impairments.Furthermore, we can determine an accelerated outflow and non-adjustability on the progav 2.0.Here too, the deposits visible in the valve are the cause of the functional impairments.Deposits caused by natural substances found 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 returned product is complete with the preparation of this report.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.No further regulatory actions are required from our point of view.

• Brand Name: M.BLUE PLUS SYS W/SPRUNG RESERVOIR
• 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: 21941706
• Report Number: 3004721439-2025-00133
• Device Sequence Number: 8547789
• Product Code: JXG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04041906504878
• UDI-Public: 4041906504878
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K192266
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• 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): 05/01/2025

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: 11/07/2023
• Device Model Number: FX844T
• Device Catalogue Number: FX844T
• Device Lot Number: 20040054
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/16/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/16/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/01/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/07/2023
• 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: 5 YR
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Weight: 15 KG