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MalfunctionPCB

DUET

Received Apr 3, 2024 · Event occurred Oct 20, 2023

Report 19031339 · MDR key 19031339

Device

Generic name

External Cerebrospinal Fluid (csf) Diversion

Manufacturer

Medtronic

Model number

46914

Lot number

226517897

Patient

60 YR · Male

  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage
  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

CSF LEAKAGE NOTED FROM STOPCOCK CONNECTED TO EXTERNAL DRAINAGE AND MONITORING SYSTEM. INCREASED LEAKAGE NOTED WHEN STOPCOCK WAS CLAMPED TOWARD PATIENT OR TOWARD THE CHAMBER. DR. NOTIFIED AND CHANGED OUT EQUIPMENT AND NO OTHER DRAINAGE NOTED.