MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION SET; ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION CATHETER

Model Number	IPN920769
Medical Device Problem Code	Leak/Splash (1354)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/25/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Qn#(b)(4).The device has not been returned for investigation.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend related events.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the placement of the epidural catheter in the phase of labor delivery, the syringe showed a leak from the plunger, both of liquid and resistance, with potential risk of dural puncture.We replace the device as soon as the problem was noticed and before it was used on the patient.Two kits with the same issues were changed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during the placement of the epidural catheter in the phase of labor delivery, the syringe showed a leak from the plunger, both of liquid and resistance, with potential risk of dural puncture.We replace the device as soon as the problem was noticed and before it was used on the patient.Two kits with the same issues were changed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Qn#(b)(4).Complaint verification testing could not be performed as no sample was returned for analysis.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.

• Brand Name: EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION SET
• Common Device Name: ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION CATHETER
• 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: bryanna connelly ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville 27560 ; 9194332672
• MDR Report Key: 15730098
• Report Number: 3006425876-2022-00994
• Device Sequence Number: 7251235
• Product Code: BSO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 40801902062510
• UDI-Public: 40801902062510
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IT
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/27/2022

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: 04/30/2024
• Device Model Number: IPN920769
• Device Catalogue Number: JC-05400-DCS
• Device Lot Number: 71F22E1654
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/27/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/12/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/04/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/13/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/19/2022
• 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