MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC. ARROW ARTERIAL CATHETERIZATION KIT: 18 GA X 6"; WIRE, GUIDE, CATHETER

Model Number	IPN036984
Medical Device Problem Code	Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/05/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Qn#: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
Customer reports arterial line failure in the icu.Three kits had to be opened to place one catheter.All three catheters were kinked.The physician could not pass the wire through the catheter.He struggled and was able to get the wire pass in the third (last) attempt.There was no patient injury.The patient's condition is reported as fine.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Qn# (b)(4).Complaint verification testing could not be performed as it was reported that the sample is not available for return.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.
Event or Problem Description
Customer reports arterial line failure in the icu.Three kits had to be opened to place one catheter.All three catheters were kinked.The physician could not pass the wire through the catheter.He struggled and was able to get the wire pass in the third (last) attempt.There was no patient injury.The patient's condition is reported as fine.

• Brand Name: ARROW ARTERIAL CATHETERIZATION KIT: 18 GA X 6"
• Common Device Name: WIRE, GUIDE, CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC.; reading PA
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARROW INTERNATIONAL DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.; ave. washington 3701; colonia panamericana, chihuahua; chihuahua 31200 ; MX 31200
• Manufacturer Contact: katharine tarpley ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560
• MDR Report Key: 12778955
• Report Number: 9680794-2021-00596
• Device Sequence Number: 5748995
• Product Code: DQX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 50801902117644
• UDI-Public: 50801902117644
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: SC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K810675
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/25/2021

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2023
• Device Model Number: IPN036984
• Device Catalogue Number: ASK-04018-UPM
• Device Lot Number: 13F21B0342
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/25/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/14/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/09/2021
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/15/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/12/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown