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proGAV 2.0® FX415TRecalls & reported problems

Christoph Miethke GmbH & Co. KG · PROGAV 2.0 WITH SHUNTASSISTANT 30 · Class 2 · Implant

Data updated Oct 13, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
11
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
11
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 11 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04041906136574), received between Mar 3, 2022 and Feb 18, 2025 — classified as 11 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Infusion or Flow Problem” (9 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. How this data works · Data updated Oct 13, 2026.

Reports received per month

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Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Infusion or Flow Problem9
  • Mechanical Problem3
  • Obstruction of Flow1
  • Physical Resistance/Sticking1

Patient problems

  • Hydrocephalus11

Recent adverse event reports

The 11 most recent of 11 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryFeb 18, 2025Obstruction of Flow; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Obstruction of Flow; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNTSYSTEM (# FX415T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2018. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM CAUSED AN UNDERDRAINAGE AND HAD ADJUSTMENT DIFFICULTIES. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE REVISION PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 21398097 ↗
  • InjuryAug 27, 2024Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNTSYSTEM (#FX415T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2024. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM HAD ADJUSTMENT DIFFICULTIES. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE. THE COMPLAINANT DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE REVISION PROCEDURE. AGE: 14 YEARS. HEIGHT: 168 CM. WEIGHT: 74 KG. GENDER: MALE.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 20074604 ↗
  • InjuryMay 18, 2023Mechanical Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem; Mechanical Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNT SYSTEM (PART # FX415T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM WAS BELIEVED TO BE OPERATED IN OVERDRAINAGE AND HAD ADJUSTMENT DIFFICULTIES. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE. THE COMPLAINT DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE REVISION PROCEDURE. AGE: 4 YEARS. HEIGHT: 120 CENTIMETERS (CM). WEIGHT: 23 KILOGRAMS (KG). GENDER: FEMALE.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 16956456 ↗
  • InjuryMay 17, 2023Infusion or Flow Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNT SYSTEM (#FX415T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM WAS BELIEVED TO BE OPERATED IN OVERDRAINAGE. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE. THE COMPLAINT DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE REVISION PROCEDURE. AGE: 8 YEARS; HEIGHT: 136 CENTIMETERS (CM); WEIGHT: 24 KILOGRAMS (KG); GENDER: MALE. SAME EVENT AS MEDWATCH# 30047214329-2023-00130.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 16950481 ↗
  • InjuryMar 8, 2023Infusion or Flow Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A SHUNTASSISTANT (PART # FX415T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM WAS BELIEVED TO BE OPERATING IN UNDERDRAINAGE. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE. THE COMPLAINT DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE REVISION PROCEDURE. AGE: 6 YEARS, HEIGHT: 120 CENTIMETERS (CM), WEIGHT: 30 KILOGRAMS (KG), GENDER: MALE. SAME EVENT AS MEDWATCH # 3004721439-2023-00039.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 16507797 ↗
  • InjuryJan 20, 2023Infusion or Flow Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNT SYSTEM (PART # FX415T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM WAS BELIEVED TO BE OPERATED IN UNDERDRAINAGE. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE. THE COMPLAINT DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE REVISION PROCEDURE. AGE: 8 YEARS. HEIGHT: 120 CENTIMETERS (CM). WEIGHT: 35 KILOGRAMS (KG). GENDER: FEMALE.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 16219334 ↗
  • InjuryNov 22, 2022Infusion or Flow Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A SHUNTASSISTANT (PART # FX415T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2020. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM WAS BELIEVED TO BE OPERATED IN UNDERDRAINAGE. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022. THE COMPLAINT DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE REVISION PROCEDURE. AGE: 17 YEARS AND 4 MONTHS, HEIGHT: 178 CENTIMETERS (CM), WEIGHT: 60 KILOGRAMS (KG). GENDER: MALE. SAME EVENT AS MEDWATCH# 3004721439-2022-00347.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 15849770 ↗
  • InjuryAug 30, 2022Infusion or Flow Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNT SYSTEM (PART # FX415T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM WAS BELIEVED TO BE OPERATED IN OVERDRAINAGE. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. THE COMPLAINT DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE REVISION PROCEDURE. AGE: 7 YEARS, HEIGHT: 129 CENTIMETERS (CM), WEIGHT: 28 KILOGRAMS (KG), GENDER: MALE.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 15320592 ↗
  • InjuryJul 20, 2022Infusion or Flow Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNTSYSTEM (PART # FX415T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM WAS BELIEVED TO BE OPERATED IN UNDERDRAINAGE. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE. THE COMPLAINT DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE REVISION PROCEDURE. AGE: 16 YEARS, HEIGHT: 170 CENTIMETERS (CM), WEIGHT: 50 KILOGRAMS (KG), GENDER: MALE.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 15066434 ↗
  • InjuryMar 17, 2022Mechanical Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem; Mechanical Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNTSYSTEM (PART # FX415T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM WAS BELIEVED TO BE OPERATED IN OVERDRAINAGE AND WAS DIFFICULT TO ADJUST. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. THE COMPLAINT DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE REVISION PROCEDURE. AGE: (B)(6). HEIGHT: 190 CENTIMETERS (CM). WEIGHT: (B)(6). GENDER: MALE.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 13795092 ↗
  • InjuryMar 3, 2022Infusion or Flow Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNTSYSTEM (PART # FX415T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2018. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM WAS BELIEVED TO BE OPERATED IN OVERDRAINAGE. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2022. THE COMPLAINT DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE REVISION PROCEDURE. AGE: (B)(6). HEIGHT: 151 CENTIMETERS (CM) WEIGHT: (B)(6). GENDER: MALE.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 13662568 ↗

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