| Model Number |
42856 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Mechanical Jam (2983); Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
02/20/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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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 that it took several attempts before the valve would program properly.After attaching the valve to the patient's ventricular catheter, the valve would not allow cerebrospinal fluid (csf) to pass through.There were no patient symptoms or harm reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The returned valve was patent.The valve met the requirements for siphon, reflux, pressure-flow, pre-implantation and leak testing.No anomalies were observed.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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