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MalfunctionPCB

MEDTRONIC DUET EXTERNAL DRAINAGE AND MONITORING

Received Dec 11, 2023 · Event occurred Nov 22, 2023

Report MW5149143 · MDR key 18312279

Device

Generic name

External Cerebrospinal Fluid (csf) Diversion

Model number

46913

Patient

63 YR · Female

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CATHETER DISCONNECTED AT THE DRAINAGE SYSTEM CONNECTION. EVD (EXTERNAL VENTRICULAR DRAIN) SYSTEM REPLACED, CSF (CEREBROSPINAL FLUID) SAMPLES SENT AND STARTED ON ANTIBIOTICS PROPHYLACTICALLY.