FOI release

Freedom of Information request (FOI 22/1095)

Published 17 January 2024

9th December 2022

FOI 22/1095

Dear,

Thank you for your email.

In the past year, MHRA has received one adverse incident relating to Hydrocephalus Shunts.

Not all adverse incidents are reported to MHRA, and not all incidents are related to the device.

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Yours sincerely

MHRA Customer Experience Centre Communications and engagement team