HAKIM INLINE PROGRAMMABLE VALVE SG
Report
- Report Number
- 1226348-2013-14717
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- April 2, 2013
- Date of Event
- March 11, 2013
- Manufacturer
- CODMAN & SHURTLEFF, INC.
- Product Code
- JXG
- PMA / PMN Number
- PK992173
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- IL, US
- Reporter Occupation
- MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY TECHNICIAN/REPRESENTATIVE
Narratives
EXAMINATION OF THE VALVE REVEALED THE PRESENCE OF BIOLOGICAL DEBRIS WITHIN THE DEVICE. THIS BIOLOGICAL DEBRIS CAUSED AN OCCLUSION IN THE DEVICE AND FOR THE RETURNED VALVE TO FAIL THE PROGRAMMING TEST, WHICH APPEARS TO HAVE CAUSED THE DIFFICULTY ENCOUNTERED BY THE CUSTOMER. REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD CONFIRMED THE VALVE MET SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS WHEN RELEASED TO STOCK. BASED ON THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION NO FURTHER ACTION IS REQUIRED. TRENDS WILL BE MONITORED FOR THIS AND SIMILAR COMPLAINTS. AT THE PRESENT TIME THIS COMPLAINT IS CLOSED.
UPON COMPLETION OF THE INVESTIGATION, A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE FILED.
THE SALES REP REPORTED THAT THE SHUNT WAS MALFUNCTIONING. AS A RESULT, THE DEVICE WAS REVISED. NO OTHER DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 133548 | HAKIM INLINE PROGRAMMABLE VALVE SG | SHUNT, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM & COMPS | JXG | CODMAN & SHURTLEFF, INC. | CJGB9N |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 YR | Required Intervention |