MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ARROW EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION SET: 19 GA; ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION CATHETER

Model Number IPN920767

Device Problem Obstruction of Flow (2423)

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

Event Date 01/26/2023

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

Reported issue: the tube was blocked when using it on the patient.It was changed to a new one; no impact on patient.

Event Description

Reported issue: the tube was blocked when using it on the patient.It was changed to a new one; no impact on patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Complaint verification testing could not be performed as no sample was returned for analysis.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.If the sample becomes available at a later date a follow up report will be submitted with investigation results.

• Brand Name: ARROW EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION SET: 19 GA
• 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: katharine tarpley ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560 ; 9194332672
• MDR Report Key: 16448863
• MDR Text Key: 310352079
• Report Number: 3006425876-2023-00178
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BSO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 14026704737410
• UDI-Public: 14026704737410
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K140110
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/01/2023

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: 11/30/2023
• Device Model Number: IPN920767
• Device Catalogue Number: EC-05400-E
• Device Lot Number: 71F21M0481
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/01/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/27/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/20/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/20/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/09/2021
• 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