Codman Certas Programmable Valve In Line Valve with Unitized BactiSeal Catheter and Accessories Product Code: 82-8803 Product Usage: The CODMAN CERTAS Programmable Valve is an implantable device that provides constant intraventricular pressure and drainage of CSF (cerebrospinal fluid) for the management of hydrocephalus. The valve can be set to a choice of eight opening pressure settings for constant intraventricular perssure drainage of CSF. The CODMAN CERTAS Therapy Management System (TMS) allows the non-invasive reading or adjustment of the valve setting.

Codman Certas Programmable Valves used for hydrocephalus may not operate properly

Codman issued an Urgent Notice dated May 16, 2013, to all affected customers. The letter identifed the affected product, problem and actions to be taken. Mitigation instructions are provided and if not followed or are not successful, either issue could lead to symptoms associated with under- or over-drainage. Units not implanted are to be returned. A U.S Acknowledgement Form and fax are requested to be completed and faxed to: 1-888-943-4193, or e-mail the form to [email protected]. If you have any questions on concerns in regards to this recall, please contact your Codman Representative or Stericycle at 1-888-943-2395.