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| Catalog Number |
NL8504111 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Improper Flow or Infusion (2954)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
03/18/2025
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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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The essential valve kit (nl8504111) was not returned, and lot number information has not been provided; therefore, device history record (dhr) could not be reviewed.As per complaint report, it is stated that the doctor suspected that ¿it may be a faulty batch¿.However, no lot number was provided and no trends have been identified for catalog nl8504111 that could be related to the reported condition.There are in-process controls throughout the manufacturing process to ensure proper functionality of these devices.Tests such as backflow, leak, occlusion, and pressure test are performed to 100% of the units manufactured.Since the unit will not be returned for evaluation, a root cause determination is not possible at this moment., and failure analysis is not possible.Therefore, the complaint is considered unconfirmed.
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Event or Problem Description
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This report is linked to the following mfg report numbers: 2648988-2025-00022; 2648988-2025-00036; 2648988-2025-00037.An integra authorized distributor reported the following: "during a meeting at the clinical hospital of the medical university of (b)(6), [redacted], who specializes in shunt systems and the treatment of hydrocephalus, presented us an unusual case.She has a 30-year-old female patient who underwent five replacements of the essential shunt system and was referred to her with a non-functioning shunt just two weeks after a reoperation.The reoperations were performed at psk4 hospital in (b)(6), and what is particularly alarming is that all of them took place within the past six months.Yesterday, dr.[redacted] replaced the malfunctioning essential shunt with a mietke valve.Csf examination did not reveal any abnormalities; protein levels were within the normal range.Dr.[redacted] handed over the essential shunt valve to us for further examination.She suspects it may be a faulty batch.¿ implantation date: >> (b)(6) 2025.¿ explant date: >> no data.¿ reference and lot number of the valve? >> no data.¿ how was the valve failure discovered? >> no data.¿ did the patient experience any signs and symptoms due to valve failure? if yes, please explain: >> no data.¿ timeframe between the implantation and the onset of signs and symptoms? ¿ current status of the patient? >> death.¿ event dates of the 5 replacements? >> (b)(6) 2025.¿ were the valves used for the 5 replacements all from integra? >> the last valve implanted was from b.Braun.¿ were these 5 replacements events already reported to us? >> no.Unfortunately, we won't be able to obtain further information from the hospital.The patient has died.The patient's death is not related to valve dysfunction.".
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