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proGAV 2.0® FX352TRecalls & reported problems

Christoph Miethke GmbH & Co. KG · PROGAV 2.0 WITH SA20 A.SPRUNG RESERVOIR · Class 2 · Implant

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

Adverse event reports
13
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
12
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 13 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04041906140014), received between Oct 18, 2021 and Mar 9, 2026 — classified as 12 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (6 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

Nov 2023: 1 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 1 reportsMay 2025: 1 reportsJun 2025: 1 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 1 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 0 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 0 reportsFeb 2026: 0 reportsMar 2026: 2 reportsApr 2026: 0 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 0 reportsSep 2026: 0 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports2024202520262
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Mechanical Problem6
  • Infusion or Flow Problem4
  • Physical Resistance/Sticking4
  • Obstruction of Flow2
  • Microbial Contamination of Device1

Patient problems

  • Hydrocephalus13
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions1

Recent adverse event reports

The 13 most recent of 13 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryMar 9, 2026Physical Resistance/Sticking

    THE COMPLAINED PRODUCT WAS NOW SENT TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR INVESTIGATION.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 24547110 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 9, 2026Obstruction of Flow

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNT SYSTEM (#FX352T) WAS BLOCKED PRE-IMPLANTATION. NO PATIENT INVOLVEMENT. THE COMPLAINED PRODUCT WAS NOT YET SENT TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR INVESTIGATION.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus; No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24547109 ↗
  • InjurySep 10, 2025Microbial Contamination of Device; Microbial Contamination of Device

    CUSTOMER REPORTEDA CASE OF INFECTION WITH A PERITONEAL CATHTER (#(B)(6)) NO PATIENT DATA AVAILABLE. NO PATIENT HARM REPORTED. SAME EVENT AS #3004721439-2025-00258, #3004721439-2025-00259.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 23017739 ↗
  • InjuryJun 10, 2025Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNTSYSTEM (#FX352T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON AN UNSPECIFIED DATE. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM HAD ADJUSTMENT DIFFICULTIES. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2025. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE REVISION PROCEDURE. THE COMPLAINED DEVICE WAS NOW RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 22175004 ↗
  • InjuryMay 15, 2025Physical Resistance/Sticking; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    THE COMPLAINED PRODUCT WAS SENT TO THE MANUFACTURER AND THE INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 22030196 ↗
  • InjuryApr 28, 2025Obstruction of Flow; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Obstruction of Flow; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNT SYSTEM (#FX385T) WAS IMPLANTED. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM HAD ADJUSTMENT DIFFICULTIES. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE REVISION PROCEDURE. THE COMPLAINED PRODUCT WAS NOT YET SENT TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR INVESTIGATION.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 21917138 ↗
  • InjuryNov 9, 2023Mechanical Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem; Mechanical Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNT SYSTEM (#FX352T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SHOWED A UNDER-DRAINAGE AN ADJUSTMENT DIFFICULTIES. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2023. THE COMPLAINANT DEVICE HAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE REVISION PROCEDURE. AGE: 76 YEARS 11 MONTHS . WEIGHT: 40 KILOGRAMS. HEIGHT: 148 CENTIMETERS. GENDER: FEMALE. SAME EVENT AS # 3004721439-2023-00330, AND # 3004721439-2023-00331.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 18104181 ↗
  • InjuryAug 25, 2023Infusion or Flow Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem

    THE RETURNED PRODUCT FOR INVESTIGATION IS A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNTSYSTEM (#FX352T). THE FOLLOW UP WAS UPDATED COMPLETELY. PATIENT DATA: AGE: 66 YEARS.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 17625340 ↗
  • InjuryJun 1, 2023Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNTSYSTEM (#FX352T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON AN UNKNOWN DATE. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE PROGAV 2.0 CAUSED AN SPONTANEOUS SETTING CHANGE. REPORTEDLY, THE PATIENT MAY HAVE MANIPULATED SETTING WITH MAGNETIC TOY. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2023. THE COMPLAINT DEVICE WILL BE RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE REVISION PROCEDURE. AGE: 10 YEARS. GENDER: MALE.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 17043591 ↗
  • InjuryMay 26, 2023Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

    NO SAMPLE AVAILABLE FOR INVESTIGATION.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 17014812 ↗
  • InjuryJun 22, 2022Mechanical Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem; Mechanical Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 WITH SHUNTASSISTANT (#FX352T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM WAS BELIEVED TO BE OPERATED IN OVERDRAINAGE AND DIFFICULT TO ADJUST. 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: 76 YEARS. HEIGHT: 170 CENTIMETERS (CM). WEIGHT: 80 KILOGRAMS (KG). GENDER: MALE.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 14781565 ↗
  • InjuryFeb 9, 2022Mechanical Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem; Mechanical Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNTSYSTEM (PART # FX352T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM WAS BELIEVED TO BE OPERATED IN MALFUNCTION. 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. ASSOCIATED MEDWATCH REPORT # 3004721439-2022-00014 AND 3004721439-2022-00015.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 13502097 ↗
  • InjuryOct 18, 2021Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

    INVESTIGATION IS DONE.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 12651614 ↗

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