MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDTRONIC NEUROSURGERY CSF-FLOW CONTROL VALVE, CONTOURED SMALL, LOW PRESSURE; SHUNT, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS

Catalog Number 42312

Device Problem Inaccurate Flow Rate (1249)

Patient Problem Therapeutic Response, Decreased (2271)

Event Date 04/11/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The returned valve was patent.It met the requirements for reflux, pressure-flow and pre-implantation testing.There was proteinaceous debris observed within the interior and exterior of the valve.The instructions for use (ifu) that accompany the device caution that ¿shunt obstruction may occur in any of the components of the shunt system.The system may become occluded internally due to tissue fragments, blood clots, tumor cell aggregates, bacterial colonization, or other debris.The returned valve did not meet the requirements for leak testing due to a tear noted in the top of the reservoir.It is unknown how or when this damage occurred.The instructions for use that accompany the device caution that ¿improper use of instruments in the handling or implantation of shunt products may result in the cutting, slitting, crushing or breaking of components.¿ the ifu also caution that ¿care should be taken in handling the valves as silicone has a low cut and tear resistance.¿ a review of the manufacturing records was not possible as no lot number was provided.All valves are 100% tested at the time of manufacture.

Event Description

It was reported to medtronic neurosurgery that the device was found to have an inaccurate flowrate.The report stated the device was explanted on (b)(6) 2016 and replaced with another device.Reportedly, there was no injury to the patient and the patient is doing well with the new device.

Manufacturer Narrative

If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.

• Brand Name: CSF-FLOW CONTROL VALVE, CONTOURED SMALL, LOW PRESSURE
• Type of Device: SHUNT, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDTRONIC NEUROSURGERY; 125 cremona drive; goleta CA 93117
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDTRONIC NEUROSURGERY; 125 cremona drive; goleta CA 93117
• Manufacturer Contact: jeffrey henderson ; 125 cremona drive; goleta, CA 93117 ; 8055718445
• MDR Report Key: 5671173
• MDR Text Key: 45685159
• Report Number: 2021898-2016-00169
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JXG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K841442
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/20/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 42312
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/09/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/20/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/23/2016
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/20/2016
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/22/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Hospitalization; Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 26 YR