MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ARROW AGBA VPS PICC KIT: 1-L 4.5 FR X 55 CM; CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THERAPE

Model Number	IPN920208
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/23/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
Picc was tight in the peelaway sheath, clinician had to remove the arrow 4.5fr sheath and replace it with a 5fr peelaway to advance the picc.Clinician indicated that it initially advanced freely and then she encountered a "tight spot" and could not advance any further.After switching out the peelaway the case was completed without incident.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(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
Picc was tight in the peelaway sheath, clinician had to remove the arrow 4.5fr sheath and replace it with a 5fr peelaway to advance the picc.Clinician indicated that it initially advanced freely and then she encountered a "tight spot" and could not advance any further.After switching out the peelaway the case was completed without incident.

• Brand Name: ARROW AGBA VPS PICC KIT: 1-L 4.5 FR X 55 CM
• Common Device Name: CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THERAPE
• 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: katharine tarpley ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560
• MDR Report Key: 14634209
• Report Number: 9680794-2022-00366
• Device Sequence Number: 5917764
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801902192551
• UDI-Public: 10801902192551
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: VA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K153487
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/23/2022

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: 07/31/2023
• Device Model Number: IPN920208
• Device Catalogue Number: ASK-45541-CRMC
• Device Lot Number: 13F22C0334
• 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: 05/23/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/06/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/08/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/06/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/07/2022
• 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: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Female