MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC STIMUCATH SFTY KIT: 20G CTH, 18GX8CM NDL; ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION KIT

Model Number IPN923217

Device Problem Difficult to Remove (1528)

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

Event Date 02/09/2022

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

Just wanted to let you know we were unable to pull the stylet out of the catheter again and ended up getting the stylet out of the needle but tore the catheter in the process.No patient harm noted.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).A device history record review was performed on the epidural catheter and stylet with no relevant findings.A corrective action is not required at this time as a potential root cause could not be determined based upon the information provided and without a sample.Complaint verification testing could not be performed as no sample was returned for analysis.A device history record review was performed on the epidural catheter and stylet with no evidence to indicate a manufacturing related issue.Therefore, the potential cause of this complaint could not be determined based upon the information provided and without a sample.No further action is required at this time.

Event Description

Just wanted to let you know we were unable to pull the stylet out of the catheter again and ended up getting the stylet out of the needle but tore the catheter in the process.No patient harm noted.

• Brand Name: STIMUCATH SFTY KIT: 20G CTH, 18GX8CM NDL
• Type of Device: ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION KIT
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC; morrisville NC
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC.; 312 commerce place; asheboro NC 27203
• Manufacturer Contact: jasmine brown ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560 ; 9193614124
• MDR Report Key: 13586911
• MDR Text Key: 286774309
• Report Number: 1036844-2022-00015
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: CAZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801902206227
• UDI-Public: 10801902206227
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K122027
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/09/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/23/2022
• 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: IPN923217
• Device Catalogue Number: AB-20608-KS
• Device Lot Number: 23F21L0203
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/28/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/02/2021
• 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