MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ARROW HEMODIALYSIS SET: 2-LUMEN 12 FR X 20 CM; CATHETER HEMODIALYTSIS NON IMP

Catalog Number CS-25122-F

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

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

Event Date 09/08/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported the ars (arrow raulerson syringe) was found leaking during use on the patient.No patient harm was reported.The patient's condition is reported as fine.

Manufacturer Narrative

Qn# (b)(4).The customer returned multiple components of a hemodialysis kit, including one arrow raulerson syringe (ars), a catheter over needle assembly, a guide wire assembly, and the product lidstock for analysis.No definite signs of use were observed on the ars.Visual examination of the ars did not reveal any anomalies or defects.The returned sample was functionally tested using the returned catheter over needle assembly in accordance with the instructions for use provided with this kit.The ifu states, "insert introducer needle or catheter/needle with attached syringe or arrow raulerson syringe (where provided) into vein and aspirate." the ars was able to draw and aspirate water with and without the catheter over needle assembly.The module requirement document for raulerson syringes (amrq-000113 rev03) was reviewed to determine requirements for air/water leakage.The document notes a deviation from iso 7886-1: "the freedom of air and liquid leakage past the piston requirement is design restrictive and is intended for an injection-intended syringe, not the ars.The opening in the center of the piston that allows passage of the inner cannula prohibits the ars from meeting the pressure and vacuum requirements as dictated by the standard.However, because the intended use of the ars is to allow aspiration of blood to ensure venous placement of the introducer needle and to aid in the insertion of the spring wire guide, the leakage requirements of a standard syringe are not applicable to the ars." a vacuum test was performed on the ars syringes in order to verify that the internal valves within the plunger body were intact.With the plunger body at the bottom of the syringe, the tip of the ars was occluded, and the plunger was pulled back until it stopped.With the tip of the ars still occluded, the plunger was released and did snap back into a position = 1cc from the starting position.Therefore, the internal valves of the ars are functioning as intended.A device history record review was performed, and no relevant findings were identified.The issue of ars leaking could not be confirmed during functional testing of the returned sample.The ars was able to draw and aspirate water with and without a catheter over needle assembly, and passed all relevant additional testing.No problem was found with the returned device.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for reports of this nature.

Event Description

It was reported the ars (arrow raulerson syringe) was found leaking during use on the patient.No patient harm was reported.The patient's condition is reported as fine.

• Brand Name: ARROW HEMODIALYSIS SET: 2-LUMEN 12 FR X 20 CM
• Type of Device: CATHETER HEMODIALYTSIS NON IMP
• 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: katharine tarpley ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560
• MDR Report Key: 15716178
• MDR Text Key: 306726070
• Report Number: 3006425876-2022-00928
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MPB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K993933
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/12/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/02/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Expiration Date: 07/06/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: CS-25122-F
• Device Lot Number: 71F21J0358
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/30/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/07/2021
• 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