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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 review: the product code 82-3832 with lot 7392789 conformed to specifications when released to stock.Failure analysis: the position of the cam when the valve was received was at setting 160 mmh2o.The valve was visually inspected; the surface of the housing on the siphon guard was cut and another cut on the casing was noted (between the needle chamber and the cam mechanism).The valve passed the programming test.The valve was not flushed as the valve was torn.The valve failed the leak test.The valve was examined under microscope at appropriate magnification: 2 cut/tears in the silicone housing were noted.Root cause analysis: the root cause for csf leaking reported by the customer, is due to the tear in the housing.The root cause for the ¿tear mark¿ could be due a sharp or pointed object coming into contact with the valve in view of the tear mark on the needle chamber.As noted in the surgical procedure precautions section in ifu, silicone has a low cut/tear resistance.
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