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PROGAV 2.0 FX648TRecalls & reported problems

Aesculap AG · PROGAV 2.0 W/SA2.0 20 & DISTAL CATHETER · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 16, 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 04041906502065), received between Aug 26, 2021 and Sep 5, 2025 — classified as 11 injuries.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Infusion or Flow Problem” (7 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. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 1 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 1 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 2 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 0 reportsJan 2025: 1 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 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: 0 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

  • Infusion or Flow Problem7
  • Mechanical Problem2
  • Physical Resistance/Sticking2
  • Break1
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information1
  • Obstruction of Flow1

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.

  • InjurySep 5, 2025Obstruction of Flow; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Obstruction of Flow; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNT SYSTEM #FX648T) WAS IMPLANTED. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM CAUSED AN UNDERDRAINAGE AND 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 PRODUCT WAS SENT TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR INVESTIGATION.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 22976891 ↗
  • InjuryJan 2, 2025Infusion or Flow Problem; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Infusion or Flow Problem; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNT SYSTEM (#FX648T) WAS IMPLANTED IN 2021. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM CAUSED AN OVERDRAINAGE AND HAD ADJUSTMENT DIFFICULTIES. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024. THE COMPLAINED PRODUCT (JUST THE PROGAV 2.0) WAS SENT TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR INVESTIGATION. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE REVISION PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 21053843 ↗
  • InjuryAug 22, 2024Infusion or Flow Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNT SYSTEM (#FX648T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM SHOWED AN UNDER-DRAINAGE. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2024. THE COMPLAINANT DEVICE HAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE REVISION PROCEDURE. AGE: 15 YEARS WEIGHT: 45 KGS HEIGHT: 164 CM GENDER: MALE.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 20030955 ↗
  • InjuryAug 22, 2024Infusion or Flow Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNT SYSTEM (#FX648T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2022. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM SHOWED AN UNDER-DRAINAGE. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2024. THE COMPLAINANT DEVICE HAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE REVISION PROCEDURE. AGE: 3 YEARS WEIGHT: 16 KGS HEIGHT: 110 CM GENDER: FEMALE.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 20030848 ↗
  • InjuryMar 6, 2024Insufficient Device Problem Information; Insufficient Device Problem Information

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNT SYSTEM (#FX648T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2021. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM SHOWED A DYSFUNCTION. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2024. THE COMPLAINANT DEVICE HAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE REVISION PROCEDURE. AGE: 85 YEARS. WEIGHT: 70 KGS. HEIGHT: 156 CM. GENDER: UNKNOWN.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 18847325 ↗
  • InjuryDec 18, 2023Mechanical Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem; Mechanical Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNTSYSTEM (#FX648T) 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 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: 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS. HEIGHT: UNKNOWN. WEIGHT: 30 KG. GENDER: MALE.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 18344718 ↗
  • InjurySep 21, 2023Infusion or Flow Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNTSYSTEM (#FX648T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2023. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM CAUSED AN UNDERDRAINAGE. 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: 7 MONTHS. GENDER: MALE.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 17790194 ↗
  • InjuryJul 5, 2023Infusion or Flow Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNTSYSTEM (#FX648T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2023. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM CAUSED AN 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: 66 YEARS. HEIGHT: 176 CENTIMETERS (CM). WEIGHT: 80 KILOGRAMS (KG). GENDER: MALE.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 17261374 ↗
  • InjuryJun 8, 2022Break; Break

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNTSYSTEM (PART # FX648T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED IN 2020. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE PERITONEAL CATHETER WAS FOUND TO BE TORN ABDOMINALLY (THE CATHETER WAS IDENTIFIED AS PART OF FX648T). THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2022. THE COMPLAINT DEVICE HAS NOT YET BEEN RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE REVISION PROCEDURE. AGE: 9 YEARS. GENDER: FEMALE.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 14633055 ↗
  • InjuryDec 9, 2021Infusion or Flow Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 SHUNTSYSTEM WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2021. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM WAS BELIEVED TO HAVE A BLOCKAGE (HIGH PROTEIN CONTENT). 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: (B)(6), HEIGHT: 60 CM, WEIGHT: (B)(6), GENDER: MALE.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 12969367 ↗
  • InjuryAug 26, 2021Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A PROGAV 2.0 (#FX648T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2021. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM WAS BELIEVED TO BE NOT ADJUSTABLE TO ALL PRESSURE SETTINGS. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2021. THE COMPLAINANT DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE REVISION PROCEDURE. AGE: (B)(6) YEARS.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 12372414 ↗

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