CODMAN VPV 823192RRecalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10886704078609), received between Apr 21, 2022 and Dec 22, 2024 — classified as 6 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Audible Prompt/Feedback Problem” (2 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.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionDec 22, 2024Device Emits Odor; Failure to Shut Off; Device Emits Odor; Failure to Shut Off

  IT WAS REPORTED BY THE FACILITY'S OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT THAT THE CODMAN VPV PROGRAMMER REVISED (823192R) "DID NOT TURN OFF THEN CRACKLED AND SMELT OF ELECTRICAL BURNING." IT IS UNKNOWN UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCE THIS EVENT OCCURRED; HOWEVER, NO INJURY, DEATH OR SURGICAL DELAY HAS BEEN REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 20997797 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 4, 2024Non Reproducible Results; Non Reproducible Results

  A FACILITY REPORTED A "SHUNT RESET TO 140 RATHER THAN 80 AS REQUESTED, BUT NO ERROR MESSAGE ON SCREEN". DUE TO THIS ISSUE, IT WAS REQUIRED TO TAKE THE PATIENT FOR MULTIPLE X-RAYS. THE EVENT LED TO MORE THAN 30 MINUTES DELAY IN PATIENT CARE, HOWEVER, THE CASE HAPPENED WHEN TRYING TO CHANGE THE PRESSURE SETTINGS IN THE CLINIC. THE PATIENTS HAVE THEN HAD TO GO TO X-RAY TO CHECK AND THEN PRESSURE ADJUSTED AND REPEAT THE PROCESS FOR X-RAY CHECK.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19040975 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 1, 2024Audible Prompt/Feedback Problem; Audible Prompt/Feedback Problem

  1 OF 4 REPORTS. OTHER MFG REPORT NUMBERS: 3013886523-2024-00021, 3013886523-2024-00022, 3013886523-2024-00023. A FACILITY REPORTED: "WE ARE FINDING THAT MOST TIMES WHEN WE TRY TO PROGRAM A VALVE, THE MACHINE WILL TELL US ADJUSTMENT INCOMPLETE MULTIPLE TIMES. HOWEVER, WHEN WE HAVE SENT PATIENTS FOR XR TO CHECK THE STATUS ANYWAY, ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WE HAVE FOUND THAT THE VALVE HAS ACTUALLY ADJUSTED - BUT THE MACHINE SAID IT HADN'T." "MULTIPLE PATIENTS HAVE HAD TO ATTEND FOR X-RAYS ON 3-6 OCCASIONS.¿

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18624168 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 1, 2024Audible Prompt/Feedback Problem; Audible Prompt/Feedback Problem

  2 OF 4 REPORTS. OTHER MFG REPORT NUMBERS: 3013886523-2024-00020, 3013886523-2024-00022, 3013886523-2024-00023. A FACILITY REPORTED: "WE ARE FINDING THAT MOST TIMES WHEN WE TRY TO PROGRAM A VALVE, THE MACHINE WILL TELL US ADJUSTMENT INCOMPLETE MULTIPLE TIMES. HOWEVER, WHEN WE HAVE SENT PATIENTS FOR XR TO CHECK THE STATUS ANYWAY, ON NUMEROUS OCCASIONS WE HAVE FOUND THAT THE VALVE HAS ACTUALLY ADJUSTED - BUT THE MACHINE SAID IT HADN'T." "MULTIPLE PATIENTS HAVE HAD TO ATTEND FOR X-RAYS ON 3-6 OCCASIONS.¿

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 18624164 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 17, 2022Electrical /Electronic Property Problem; Electrical /Electronic Property Problem

  A FACILITY REPORTED: WHEN THE SURGEON TRIED TO PROGRAM THE VALVE, PROGRAMMER BEGAN TO MAKE SMOG FROM BEHIND. SMELL OF SMOG COMING FROM THE MACHINE. IT WAS IMPOSSIBLE TO KNOW IF THE VALVE WAS PROPERLY REGULATED; THEREFORE, PATIENT HAD A X-RAY EXAM TO CHECK THE PROPER LEVEL OF VALVE REGULATION. PRODUCT WAS IN CONTACT WITH THE PATIENT; HOWEVER, NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED AND THE EVENT DID NOT LED TO SURGICAL DELAY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15244099 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 21, 2022Overheating of Device; Overheating of Device

  A FACILITY REPORTED A CODMAN VPV PROGRAMMER WAS OVERHEATING WHEN ATTEMPTING READING FOR PATIENT¿S HAKIM VALVE. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AVAILABLE.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 14167038 ↗