| Model Number |
27819 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Therapeutic Response, Decreased (2271)
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| Date of Event |
01/23/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported the patient was symptomatic and experienced no relief.It was stated the valve was blocked.The valve was to be replaced in the future.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The returned valve was patent.The valve met the requirements for siphon, pressure-flow, and pre-implantation testing.However, the device did not meet the 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 (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 also did not meet the requirements for leak testing due to a tear observed in the top of the reservoir.It is unknown how or when this damage occurred.The ifu caution that ¿care should be taken in handling the valves as silicone has a low cut and tear resistance.¿ the ifu also caution that ¿improper use of instruments in the handling or implantation of shunt products may result in the cutting, slitting, or crushing of components.¿ all valves are 100% tested at the time of manufacture.Approximately 6 cm of the ventricular catheter was returned.The returned catheter was patent and met the requirements for leak testing.Approximately 91.5 cm of the peritoneal catheter was returned.The returned catheter was patent and met the requirements for leak testing.All catheters are 100% inspected at the time of manufacture.If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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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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Event or Problem Description
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Additional information received reported the patient had experienced worsening headaches and dizziness.It was stated the patient was ¿normally not very good¿ and following the replacement, they were ¿relaxed.¿.
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