Analysis of 177 Cases of Adverse Events of CSF Flow Control Shunts Based on Spontaneous Response System

Objective Monitoring and Analyzing CSF flow control shunts adverse event reports by SRS provide a reference for the safe and reasonable use. Methods Retrospective analysis of 177 CSF flow control shunts adverse event reports, to proceed data mining analysis and early warning. Results 170 cases of adverse events in 177 cases may be related to the use of CSF flow control shunts. Ventricular dilatation and infection were the most common adverse event performances, according for 21.2% and 19.4% respectively. Adverse events might be relevant to the risk factors of product quality, surgical operation, patient pathological conditions. Conclusion Monitoring should be strengthened in order to reduce the CSF flow control shunts adverse events and maintain public safety.