MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION SET; ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION CATHETER

Model Number IPN046313

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problem Headache (1880)

Event Date 11/14/2022

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 the epidural set syringe not generally vacuum to identify epidural space.Plungers loose and falling off.The device was removed entirely and replaced with a different brand (b braun) successfully.There was no serious injury, complications, or delay caused to the patient.Only exacerbation of headache due to multiple attempts.

Event Description

It was reported that the epidural set syringe not generally vacuum to identify epidural space.Plungers loose and falling off.The device was removed entirely and replaced with a different brand (b braun) successfully.There was no serious injury, complications, or delay caused to the patient.Only exacerbation of headache due to multiple attempts.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Visual inspection could not be performed as no sample was returned for analysis.The customer did provide two photos that appear to show a sealed epidural catheter kit.A dimensional or functional inspection could not be performed as no sample was returned for analysis.Additional testing could not be performed as no sample was returned for analysis.A device history record review was performed on the lor syringe with no relevant findings.A design history review was performed for part #kz-05501-002 as a part of this complaint investigation.There have been no material changes for this part during the last two years that could have led to this complaint.A corrective action is not required at this time as the root cause for this complaint investigation could not be determined based upon the information provided and without the actual sample.Complaint verification testing could not be performed as no sample was provided for analysis.A device history record review was performed on the lor syringe with no evidence to suggest a manufacturing related cause.Therefore, the potential cause of this complaint could not be determined based upon the information provided and without the sample.No further action is required at this time.

• Brand Name: EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION SET
• Type of Device: ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION CATHETER
• 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: effie jefferson ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville 27560 ; 9194332672
• MDR Report Key: 15958097
• MDR Text Key: 305355863
• Report Number: 3006425876-2022-01128
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BSO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801902062512
• UDI-Public: 00801902062512
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: ZI
• PMA/PMN Number: K140110
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/30/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2023
• Device Model Number: IPN046313
• Device Catalogue Number: JC-05400-DCS
• Device Lot Number: 71F21H1401
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/30/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/12/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/13/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/18/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/18/2021
• 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
• Treatment: NONE REPORTED; NONE REPORTED
• Patient Age: 36 YR