CHPV CYL W/LG RR NU120CM DIST
Report
- Report Number
- 1226348-2016-10362
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- May 11, 2016
- Manufacturer
- CODMAN & SHURTLEFF, INC. / MEDOS S.A.
- Product Code
- JXG
- PMA / PMN Number
- PK122118
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- AZ, US
- Reporter Occupation
- MEDICAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY TECHNICIAN/REPRESENTATIVE
Narratives
(B)(4). UPON COMPLETION OF THE INVESTIGATION IT WAS NOTED THAT THE IMAGES WERE TAKEN OF THE ¿AS RECEIVED¿ VALVE. THE POSITION OF THE CAM WHEN VALVE WAS RECEIVED WAS 70MMH2O. THE VALVE WAS HYDRATED FOR ABOUT 25 HOURS. THE VALVE WAS VISUALLY INSPECTED: NEEDLE HOLES IN THE RICKHAM RESERVOIR WERE NOTED, AS WELL AS BIOLOGICAL DEBRIS IN THE VALVE. THE VALVE WAS TESTED FOR PROGRAMMING. WITH PROGRAMMER 82-3126 WITH SERIAL NUMBER (B)(4), THE VALVE PASSED THE TEST. THE VALVE WAS FLUSHED. THE VALVE PASSED THE TEST NO OCCLUSION WAS NOTED, BIOLOGICAL DEBRIS WAS FLUSHED OUT. THE VALVE WAS LEAK TESTED, ONLY LEAKED FROM THE NEEDLE HOLES IN THE RICKHAM RESERVOIR. THE CATHETER WAS IRRIGATED WITH PURIFIED WATER, NO OCCLUSION WAS NOTED. THE VALVE WAS REFLUX TESTED. THE VALVE PASSED THE TEST. THE VALVE WAS DRIED. THE VALVE WAS THEN PRESSURE TESTED, THE VALVE PASSED THE TEST. REVIEW OF THE HISTORY DEVICE RECORDS CONFIRMED THE VALVE PRODUCT CODE 82-3852, WITH LOT CVBBVM, CONFORMED TO THE SPECIFICATIONS WHEN RELEASED TO STOCK IN 12TH FEBRUARY 2016. NO ROOT CAUSE COULD BE DETERMINED, AS THE PROBLEM REPORTED BY THE CUSTOMER COULD NOT BE DUPLICATED. 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.
(B)(4). UPON COMPLETION OF THE INVESTIGATION, A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE FILED.
I WAS NOT PRESENT FOR THIS CASE. GOT A CALL AFTER THE CASE THAT THE CLINICIAN HAD DONE A SHUNT REVISION. I AM UNSURE OF THE CONDITION OF THE VALVE OR WHAT HAPPENED. I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO SPEAK WITH THE DOCTOR DIRECTLY. HE ASKED THE STAFF TO CONTACT ME AND TO SEND THE VALVE IN FOR INSPECTION. I DO NOT HAVE ANY OTHER DETAILS
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301761 | CHPV CYL W/LG RR NU120CM DIST | SHUNT, CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM & COMPS | JXG | CODMAN & SHURTLEFF, INC. / MEDOS S.A. | CVBBVM |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Required Intervention |