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42856 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Infusion or Flow Problem (2964)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
05/30/2025
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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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Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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Event or Problem Description
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Medtronic received information regarding an adjustable valve.It was reported that the valve was implanted on (b)(6) 2025 and initially set at 2, then to 2.5.The x-ray showed the valve to be set at 2.5, and the patient's symptoms had not changed.The patient had a nuclear med shunt study that showed brisk runoff, and an opening pressure of 10.The valve was explanted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H3.Product analysis determined that the valve did not meet the requirements for pressure-flow testing.There was a lot what appeared to be blood debris observed within the interior and exterior of the valve.Debris within the valve may hold pressure-flow controlling mechanisms open affecting the flow of fluid through the valve.Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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