| Catalog Number |
44420 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Occlusion Within Device (1423)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
11/06/2016
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The returned valve was patent.The valve met the requirements for reflux, pressure-flow testing.However, it did not meet the requirements for preimplantation testing.There was proteinaceous debris noted in the interior and exterior of the device.Debris within the valve may hold pressure-flow controlling mechanisms open affecting the flow of fluid through 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.¿ a review of the manufacturing records showed no anomalies.All valves are 100% tested at the time of manufacture.Approximately 36 cm of the peritoneal catheter was returned.The returned catheter was patent and met the requirements for leak testing.A review of the manufacturing records showed no anomalies.All catheters are 100% inspected at the time of the manufacture.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported to medtronic neurosurgery that the valve was obstructed and could not drain cerebrospinal fluid (csf) during the procedure.Another valve was used to successfully drain csf and there was no injury to the patient.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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