MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT NRFIT; Anesthesia conduction kit

Catalog Number ASK-05500-NRO

Device Problem No Flow (2991)

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

Event Date 09/22/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The device has not been returned for investigation.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend related events.

Event Description

It was reported that water did not flow through the catheter during a flush test before use.Therefore, a new kit was used instead.

Event Description

It was reported that water did not flow through the catheter during a flush test before use.Therefore, a new kit was used instead.

Manufacturer Narrative

Qn# (b)(4).A device history record review was performed on the epidural catheter with no relevant findings.The customer reported the catheter would not flush.The customer returned one snaplock assembly nrfit, and an epidural catheter.The returned components were received connected.The returned components were visually examined with and without magnification.Visual examination of the returned snaplock assembly revealed the snaplock appears typical with no observed defects or anomalies.Visual examination of the returned catheter revealed the catheter appears used.Biological material can be seen between the inner coils.No other defects or anomalies were observed.A functional flow test was performed on the returned sample.The returned epidural catheter was inserted from the proximal end into the returned snaplock assembly until it bottomed out and the snaplock assembly was closed.The components were confirmed to be secured by tugging gently.The snaplock assembly was connected to the lab leak tester and the pressure was increased to 10 psi to establish flow.Water could be seen immediately exiting the distal end of the catheter.The flow rate was measured at 7.6ml/min, which is within the specification of 1ml/min minimum.No blockages were found.In summary, the reported complaint of the catheter not flushing could not be confirmed based on the sample received.A device history record review was performed on the epidural catheter with no evidence to suggest a manufacturing related issue.The returned components passed a functional flow test and met flow rate specifications.There were no functional issues found with the returned sample.No further action is required at this time.

• Brand Name: EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT NRFIT
• Type of Device: Anesthesia conduction kit
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC; morrisville NC
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARROW INTERNATIONAL CR, A.S.; jamska 2359/47; zdar nad sazavou 591 0 1; EZ 591 01
• Manufacturer Contact: jasmine brown ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560 ; 9193614124
• MDR Report Key: 15615477
• MDR Text Key: 307199310
• Report Number: 3006425876-2022-00903
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: CAZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 09/26/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/17/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: ASK-05500-NRO
• Device Lot Number: 71F21J0882
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/09/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/13/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1