MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC. ARROW EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT; ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION KIT

Catalog Number ASK-05400-CA

Device Problem Bent (1059)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 02/21/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The event is reported as: the customer alleges that the very tip of the tuohy needle becomes bent, such that it obstructs threading of the epidural catheter past the needle tip.A new needle was used.There was no report of a pt injury or harm to the pt.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device sample was not returned for eval at the time of this report.

• Brand Name: ARROW EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT
• Type of Device: ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION KIT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC.; readin PA 19605
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC.; 312 commerce pl.
• Manufacturer Contact: margie burton, rn ; po box 12600; durham, NC 27709 ; 9194334965
• MDR Report Key: 3757203
• MDR Text Key: 4553077
• Report Number: 1036844-2014-00105
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: CAZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Not Applicable
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/21/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/10/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: ASK-05400-CA
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/21/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1