On (b)(6) 2016 patient underwent a placement of right frontal ventriculoperitoneal shunt using bactiseal catheters and a strata 2 valve set to 1.5.The patient was discharged.Post discharge, the patient had bilateral subdural hematomas; there was a concern for valve malfunctioning.On (b)(6) 2016 patient underwent exploration and interrogation of right frontal proximal shunt catheter and valve and removal of right frontal catheter and valve.The mfr was notified; the product was removed from the shelf.On 02/02/2017 notification received product was a class 2 device recall.
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