MEDTRONIC NEUROSURGERY STRATA II VALVE, REGULAR; SHUNT, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM AND COMPONENTS
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Catalog Number 42866 |
Device Problem
Inaccurate Flow Rate (1249)
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Patient Problem
Therapeutic Response, Decreased (2271)
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Event Date 02/01/2017 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The returned valve was patent.The valve met the requirements for siphon, pressure-flow, and preimplantation testing.The valve did not meet requirements for reflux testing.There was proteinaceous debris observed within the interior and exterior of the valve.Debris within the valve may hold pressure-flow controlling mechanisms open resulting in fluid reflux.The instructions for use 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 in top of the reservoir.It is unknown how or when this damage occurred.The instructions for use (ifu) 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.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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Event Description
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It was reported to medtronic neurosurgery that the valve was overdraining, even though it was on the highest setting.According to t he report, the valve was explanted and there was no injury to the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The returned valve was patent.The valve met the requirements for siphon, pressure-flow, and preimplantation testing.The valve did not meet requirements for reflux testing.There was proteinaceous debris observed within the interior and exterior of the valve.Debris within the valve may hold pressure-flow controlling mechanisms open resulting in fluid reflux.The instructions for use 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 in top of the reservoir.It is unknown how or when this damage occurred.The instructions for use (ifu) 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.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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