MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CODMAN & SHURTLEFF, INC. / MEDOS S.A. HAKIM PROGRAMMABLE VALVE, RT. ANGLE UNITIZED; SHUNT, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM & COMPS

Catalog Number 82-3148

Device Problem Device Operational Issue (2914)

Patient Problem No Information (3190)

Event Date 12/15/2016

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Udi: (b)(4).Upon completion of the investigation a follow up report will be filed.

Event Description

After surgery.Chpv not working properly as confirmed by surgeon.

Manufacturer Narrative

Updated udi: (b)(4).Device evaluation: model #/lot #, device available for evaluation?, date received by mfr, type of reports, if follow-up, what type?, device evaluated by mfr?, device manufacture date, evaluation codes, additional mfr narrative.Upon completion of the investigation it was noted that the images were taken of the ¿as received¿ valve.The valve was visually inspected: needle holes in the needle chamber were noted, and a slight bend in the proximal connector.The position of the cam when valve was received was 170 mm h2o.The valve was hydrated for 24 hours.The valve was tested for programming with programmer 82-3126 with serial number (b)(4), the valve passed the test.The valve was flushed, the valve passed the test no occlusion was noted.The valve was leak tested, only leaked from the needle holes in the needle chamber.The catheters were irrigated, no occlusions were noted.The valve was reflux tested, the valve passed the test.The valve was dried.The valve was then pressure tested, the valve passed the test.Review of the history device records confirmed the valve product code 82-3148, with lot cvgbyt, conformed to the specifications when released to stock on the 29th june 2016.No root cause could be determined, as the problem reported by the customer could not be duplicated.Based on the results of this investigation no further action is required.Trends will be monitored for this and similar complaints.At the present time this complaint is closed.

• Brand Name: HAKIM PROGRAMMABLE VALVE, RT. ANGLE UNITIZED
• Type of Device: SHUNT, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM & COMPS
• Manufacturer (Section D): CODMAN & SHURTLEFF, INC. / MEDOS S.A.; rue girardet 29 case postale; le locle ; SZ
• Manufacturer Contact: james kenney ; 325 paramount drive; raynham, MA 02767 ; 5088282726
• MDR Report Key: 6251134
• MDR Text Key: 64794399
• Report Number: 1226348-2017-10047
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JXG
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K980778
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Medical Equipment Company Technician/Representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/13/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 82-3148
• Device Lot Number: CVGBYT
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/27/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/27/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/29/2016
• 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): Required Intervention