MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ARROW MULTILUMEN/PSI KIT 9 FR X 11.5 CM; CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THERAP

Catalog Number ASK-21242-MMC1

Device Problems Break (1069); Product Quality Problem (1506); Dull, Blunt (2407)

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

Event Date 06/30/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that the suture in the package had stitches break three times lately and it was recently found out that when used on a patient, the suture did not actually cut the skin before breaking into two pieces.

Manufacturer Narrative

Qn#(b)(4).Associated mdr numbers: 9680794-2023-00577, 9680794-2023-00578 and 9680794-2023-00579.

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 based on sales history, 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.Associated mdr numbers: 9680794-2023-00577, 9680794-2023-00578 and 9680794-2023-00579.

Event Description

It was reported that the suture in the package had stitches break three times lately and it was recently found out that when used on a patient, the suture did not actually cut the skin before breaking into two pieces.The needle was not inside the patient when it broke and the patient had no harm.

• Brand Name: ARROW MULTILUMEN/PSI KIT 9 FR X 11.5 CM
• Type of Device: CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THERAP
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC; morrisville NC
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARROW INTERNATIONAL DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.; ave. washington 3701; colonia panamericana, chihuahua; chihuahua 31200 ; MX 31200
• Manufacturer Contact: kevin don bosco ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville 27560
• MDR Report Key: 17412621
• MDR Text Key: 319950767
• Report Number: 9680794-2023-00556
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FOZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K011761
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/05/2023

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 Catalogue Number: ASK-21242-MMC1
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/05/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/28/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/21/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/24/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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: NOT REPORTED; NOT REPORTED