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This is 1 of 2 reports linked to mfg report number: 3013886523-2025-00298.A facility reported a hakim valve (id 823832) and a codman bactiseal catheter (id 823072) were implanted on august 13, and the procedure proceeded without complications.On (b)(6) the patient developed a mild fever; therefore, a postoperative exploration was performed, which revealed tube obstruction.The shunt and catheter were removed but not replaced, and anti-infection treatment was administered.The patient subsequently recovered well.
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Updated fields: d4, d9, g3, g6, h2, h3, h4, h6, h11.The hakim valve (id 823832) was returned for evaluation.Device history record (dhr) - the product code 82-3832 with lot 7302947 conformed to specifications when released to stock.Failure analysis - the position of the cam when the valve was received was at setting 60 mmh2o.The valve was visually inspected, biologicals debris observed in the casing.The valve passed the test for occlusion, leak, reflux and siphon guard.The valve failed the test for programming.The valve could not be pressure tested as the cam was blocked at 60mmh2o.The valve was dismantled and examined under microscope at appropriate magnification: biological debris were noted on the plate, ball seat, motor and the ball.The cam magnets were controlled and passed the test.Root cause analysis - the root cause for the programming issue observed during investigation and reported issue (obstruction) is due to biologicals debris.The probable root cause for the "infection" issue reported by the customer could be linked to the patient and hospital surroundings.
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