| Model Number |
42365 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage (1772); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
07/18/2018
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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 the patient was implanted with a cerebral peritoneal shunt on (b)(6) 2018 due to sudden hydrocephalus after a trauma.During the operation, there were normal connections between the ventricle and the abdominal end catheter, but after pressing the valve reservoir, a small amount of cerebrospinal fluid exudate at the end of the valve.The valve was replaced immediately.The patient's status at the time of the report was alive no injury.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The returned valve was patent.It met the requirements for reflux, pressure-flow, pre-implantation, and leak testing.There was proteinaceous debris noted within the interior and exterior of the valve.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If information is provided in the future, a supplemental report will be issued.
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