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
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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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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