MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ARROW ARTERIAL CATH KIT: 20GA X 5CM; WIRE, GUIDE, CATHETER

Catalog Number ASK-00520-WHO

Device Problem Obstruction of Flow (2423)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 06/29/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Qn# (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported an arterial line catheter was found to be fused together at the tip when user was attempting to thread over the guidewire.No patient harm was reported.The patient's condition is reported as fine.

Event Description

It was reported an arterial line catheter was found to be fused together at the tip when user was attempting to thread over the guidewire.No patient harm was reported.The patient's condition is reported as fine.

Manufacturer Narrative

Qn#(b)(4).Complaint verification testing could not be performed as it was reported that the sample is not available for return.A device history record review was performed and no relevant findings were identified.Without the device to evaluate the complaint could not be confirmed and the probable cause could not be determined from the available information.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for reports of this nature.

• Brand Name: ARROW ARTERIAL CATH KIT: 20GA X 5CM
• Type of Device: WIRE, GUIDE, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC; morrisville NC
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARROW INTERNATIONAL DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.; ave. washington 3701; colonia panamericana, chihuahua; chihuahua 31200 ; MX 31200
• Manufacturer Contact: katharine tarpley ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560
• MDR Report Key: 15067429
• MDR Text Key: 304193888
• Report Number: 9680794-2022-00428
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQX
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K810675
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/29/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/20/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: ASK-00520-WHO
• Device Lot Number: 13F22B0162
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/17/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/23/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1