MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC. EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT: 19 GA X 35; ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION CATHETER

Model Number	IPN923994
Medical Device Problem Code	No Flow (2991)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/22/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Qn#: (b)(4).The device has not been returned for investigation.
Event or Problem Description
We had two epidurals tonight that the catheters would not flush.We switched to 3 different caps.One epidural i cut the catheter with sterile scissors before the second window on the catheter and then it was able to flush.The other epidural catheter would not flush at all.It was removed and the patient declined a second epidural and then delivered.
Event or Problem Description
We had two epidurals tonight that the catheters would not flush.We switched to 3 different caps.One epidural i cut the catheter with sterile scissors before the second window on the catheter and then it was able to flush.The other epidural catheter would not flush at all.It was removed and the patient declined a second epidural and then delivered.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).A device history record review was performed on the epidural catheter 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 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.

• Brand Name: EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT: 19 GA X 35
• Common Device Name: ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC.; reading PA
• 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: 14305694
• Report Number: 1036844-2022-00029
• Device Sequence Number: 17342064
• Product Code: BSO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801902208986
• UDI-Public: 10801902208986
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K140110
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup

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: 10/31/2023
• Device Model Number: IPN923994
• Device Catalogue Number: ASK-05503-UPM1
• Device Lot Number: 23F22C0037
• 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: 04/22/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/22/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/06/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/14/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/30/2022
• 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: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female