MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ARROW ARTERIAL CATH SET: 20 GA X 5CM; CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS

Catalog Number SAC-00520

Device Problem Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

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

Event Date 01/15/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Qn# (b)(4).The customer provided one photo for analysis.The complaint of a guide wire kinked in package was confirmed through visual inspection of the provided photo.The customer also returned one unopened sac kit for evaluation.No signs of use were observed.The kit was opened to further inspect the returned components.Visual inspection of the guide wire revealed one kink in the guide wire body.Microscopic examination confirmed the damage.Both welds are present and appeared full and spherical.Creasing and bending was also observed on the guide wire tube and the product packaging.The lidstock clearly states "do not bend".The kink in the guide wire measured 73mm from the distal end.The guide wire length measured 350mm which is within the specification of 345-355mm per product drawing.The guide wire outer diameter measured 0.52mm which is within the specifications of 0.508-0.533mm per product drawing.Functional inspection of the guide wire was performed per the instructions for use (ifu) provided with the kit which states, "insert desired tip of spring-wire guide through introducer needle into artery (until depth-marking [if provided] on wire enters hub of needle).Thread tip of indwelling catheter over spring-wire guide." the undamaged portions of the guide wire were threaded through the returned 20 ga introducer needle with no resistance.A manual tug test confirmed the distal and proximal welds were attached.The manufacturing site was previously consulted regarding the observed failure mode for related complaints.They indicated that the observed kink, in addition to the creasing in the packaging, is consistent with damage caused by shipping and handling.As part of the guide wire manufacturing process, each guidewire is passed through a ring gauge so it is unlikely that this defect would have been present prior to release from the manufacturing site.A device history record review was performed with no relevant findings.The ifu provided with this kit warns the user , "precaution: use of excessive force may damage catheter or guidewire.Do not use if package is damaged." and engineering change order (eco) was implemented in april 2017 to update the product labeling to clearly inform the customer to not bend the product and is intended to reduce the potential for product damage.This product was manufactured (february 2022) after the implementation date of the eco.The lidstock clearly states, "do not bend." the customer report of a kinked guide wire prior to use was confirmed through complaint investigation of the returned sample.One kink was observed on the guide wire body.In addition, several folds and creases were observed on the outside packaging.The guide wire met all relevant dimensional requirements, and a device history record review was performed with no relevant findings.The lidstock clearly states "do not bend." based on the customer description and the sample received, storage and shipping caused or contributed to this event.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for complaints of this nature.

Event Description

It was reported that "we found the product with damaged packaging inside the box during receipt and labelling inspection." the issue was identified at incoming inspection /inventory review.There was no patient involved.

• Brand Name: ARROW ARTERIAL CATH SET: 20 GA X 5CM
• 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: elaine cully ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560
• MDR Report Key: 18683485
• MDR Text Key: 335073230
• Report Number: 3006425876-2024-00196
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• PMA/PMN Number: K093050
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/15/2024

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: SAC-00520
• Device Lot Number: 71F22B1545
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/19/2024
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/15/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/12/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/24/2022
• 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: NOT REPORTED