HAKIM PROG VALVE INLINE SIPHONGUARD
Report
- Report Number
- 1226348-2011-00094
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- March 3, 2011
- Manufacturer
- CODMAN & SHURTLEFF, INC., MEDOS S.A.
- Product Code
- JXG
- PMA / PMN Number
- K992173
- Removal / Correction Number
- NA
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- JA
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
CODMAN HAS REQUESTED RETURN OF THE VALVE FOR EVAL. HISTORICALLY, FOR COMPLAINTS OF THIS NATURE, EXAMS OF THE VALVES HAVE REVEALED ACCUMULATIONS OF BIOLOGICAL DEBRIS WITHIN THE VALVES, WHICH HAVE RESULTED IN BLOCKAGES WITHIN THE DEVICES. REVIEWS OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORDS HAVE CONFIRMED THAT THE VALVES HAVE MET SPECIFICATIONS WHEN RELEASED TO STOCK. A F/U REPORT WILL BE FILED IF THE INVESTIGATION OF THIS DEVICE REVEALS A RESULT DIFFERENT FROM THAT WHICH IS STATED ABOVE OR IF ANY FURTHER INFO REGARDING THE CAUSE OR MODE OF FAILURE IS MADE AVAILABLE. OTHERWISE, THE COMPLAINT IS CLOSED AT THIS TIME.
AFFILIATE REPORTED THAT AS A RESULT OF ENLARGED VENTRICLES AND SUDDEN BULGING OF THE ANTERIOR FONTANEL, THE DEVICE WAS REPLACED ON SUSPICION OF A BLOCKAGE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HAKIM PROG VALVE INLINE SIPHONGUARD | SHUNT, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM & COMPS | JXG | CODMAN & SHURTLEFF, INC., MEDOS S.A. | NA | UNK |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 MO | Required Intervention |