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M.BLUE FX812TRecalls & reported problems

Aesculap AG · M.BLUE 10 SHUNT SYSTEM · Class 2 · Implant

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Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
5
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
4
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 5 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 04041906504496), received between Dec 15, 2022 and Dec 9, 2024 — classified as 4 injuries, 1 malfunction.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Mechanical Problem” (4 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: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 0 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 2 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 0 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 1 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 0 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 0 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 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

  • Mechanical Problem4
  • Infusion or Flow Problem3
  • Excess Flow or Over-Infusion1
  • Physical Resistance/Sticking1

Patient problems

  • Hydrocephalus5

Recent adverse event reports

The 5 most recent of 5 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • InjuryDec 9, 2024Excess Flow or Over-Infusion; Physical Resistance/Sticking; Excess Flow or Over-Infusion; Physical Resistance/Sticking

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT AN M.BLUE (#FX812T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2024. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM CAUSED AN UNDERDRAINAGE. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE ON (B)(6) 2024. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE REVISION PROCEDURE. THE COMPLAINANT DEVICE WAS RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR EVALUATION.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 20877868 ↗
  • InjuryJul 3, 2024Mechanical Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem; Mechanical Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A M.BLUE (#FX816T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2024. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM CAUSED AN UNDERDRAINAGE AND 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: 17 YEARS. HEIGHT: 160 CM. WEIGHT: 49,1 KG. GENDER: FEMALE.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 19671042 ↗
  • InjuryJul 3, 2024Mechanical Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem; Mechanical Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A M.BLUE (#FX812T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6)2024. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE SHUNT SYSTEM CAUSED AN UNDERDRAINAGE AND HAD ADJUSTMENT DIFFICULTIES. THE PATIENT UNDERWENT A REVISION PROCEDURE. THE COMPLAINANT DEVICE WAS DISPOSED OF BY THE CLINIC. NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS WERE REPORTED AS A RESULT OF THE REVISION PROCEDURE.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 19670896 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 2, 2023Mechanical Problem; Mechanical Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A M.BLUE (#FX812T) VALVE WAS TO BE IMPLANTED. THE COMPLAINANT DESCRIBED THAT THE VALVE IS BLOCKED DURING THE ADJUSTMENT BEFORE USING. DURING THE ADJUSTMENT PROCESS, THE HOUSING MEMBRANE BLOCKED IN THE DEPRESSED CONDITION AND DID NOT RETURN INTO THE ORIGINAL POSITION. ANOTHER PRODUCT WAS USED AND THE OPERATION WAS PERFORMED SUCCESSFULLY.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 17051425 ↗
  • InjuryDec 15, 2022Mechanical Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem; Mechanical Problem; Infusion or Flow Problem

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT A M.BLUE (PART # FX812T) WAS IMPLANTED DURING A PROCEDURE PERFORMED ON (B)(6) 2020. ACCORDING TO THE COMPLAINANT, THE VALVE WAS BELIEVED TO BE DIFFICULT TO ADJUST AND OPERATE IN OVER-DRAINAGE. 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: 72 YEARS. HEIGHT: 170 CENTIMETERS (CM). WEIGHT: 65 KILOGRAMS (KG). GENDER: FEMALE.

    Patient problems: Hydrocephalus

    MAUDE report 15990196 ↗

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