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This is 2 of 2 reports linked to mfg report number: 3013886523-2026-00137.A facility reported a hakim valve (id: 823832) and a bactiseal catheter (id: 823072) were implanted on (b)(6) 2026.Three days after, the patient developed pyrexia accompanied by leukocytosis, raising concerns for intracranial infection.Therefore, the shunt was removed on (b)(6) 2026.The samples were sent for microbiological culture to identify the causative pathogens.Currently, the patient is receiving antimicrobial therapy, with definitive surgical intervention planned once the infection is controlled or as clinically indicated.It is not known if the valve and catheter will be replaced.
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Updated fields: d4, d9, g3, g6, h2, h3, h4, h6, h11
bactiseal catheter (id 823072) was returned for evaluation:
device history record (dhr) - the product code 823072 with lot 7627224, conformed to the specifications when released to stock.Failure analysis - the catheter was visually inspected, no defects noted.The catheter was irrigated, no occlusions noted.The catheter was leak tested; no leaks were noted.The decontamination method used on the device, eto, is not the recommended one for this product, but it didn't have an impact on the product or investigation performed.Root cause analysis - no root cause could be identified, as the investigation did not reveal any catheter related defect or abnormality, and the technician was unable to confirm any issue with the catheter at the time of evaluation.A potential root cause for the infection reported by the customer may be related to patient-specific factors and/or the clinical environment in which the catheter was used, rather than to the device itself.
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