MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC CVC SET: 3-LUMEN 12 FR X 25 CM; CATHETER PERCUTANEOUS

Catalog Number CS-16123-F

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

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

Event Date 09/27/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4) other remarks: n/a.Corrected data: n/a.

Event Description

It was reported that "the ars was found leak during used on the patient".No patient harm or injury.The patient status is reported as "fine".

Manufacturer Narrative

Qn# (b)(4).The customer report of an ars leak was confirmed through complaint investigation of the returned sample.The customer returned one opened cvc set with an arrow raulerson syringe (ars) and 18ga introducer needle for analysis.No definite signs-of-use were observed.Initial visual examination of the ars did not reveal any anomalies or defects.The ars was opened to further inspect the valves.A large hole was observed on the center of the proximal valve of the returned syringe.Additionally, a tear was observed on the distal valve extending from the valve slit on both ends.The returned sample was functionally tested with the returned introducer needle per the instructions-for-use provided with this kit, "insert introducer needle or catheter/needle with attached syringe or arrow raulerson syringe (where provided) into vein and aspirate." the ars was not able to properly draw and aspirate water with and without the introducer needle.The module requirement document for raulerson syringes was reviewed to determine requirements for air/water leakage.The document notes a deviation from iso: "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 syringe 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 not snap back into a position = 1cc from the starting position.Therefore, the internal valves of the ars were not functioning as intended.The ifu provided with the kit informs the user, "insert introducer needle or catheter/needle with attached syringe or arrow raulerson syringe (where provided) into vein and aspirate".A device history record review was performed, and no relevant findings were identified.Based on these circumstances, the probable root cause was manufacturing related.Further investigation has been initiated under teleflex's quality system by the manufacturing site to further investigate this issue.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for complaints of this nature.

Event Description

It was reported that "the ars was found leak during used on the patient".No patient harm or injury.The patient status is reported as "fine".

• Brand Name: CVC SET: 3-LUMEN 12 FR X 25 CM
• Type of Device: CATHETER PERCUTANEOUS
• 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: kevin don bosco ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville 27560
• MDR Report Key: 18194244
• MDR Text Key: 328824612
• Report Number: 3006425876-2023-01129
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801902099679
• UDI-Public: 00801902099679
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K862056
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/30/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/22/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: CS-16123-F
• Device Lot Number: 71F22L0625
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/13/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/19/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/15/2022
• 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
• Treatment: N/A.; N/A.