MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC STIMUCATH SFTY KIT: 19G CTH, 17GX9CM NDL; ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION KIT

Model Number	IPN923940
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/24/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Qn#: (b)(4).Other remarks: n/a; corrected data: n/a.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that while in use on a patient, when "the [operator] went to remove the inner guidewire, the blue end fell off.They were able to get the wire out, but the catheter unraveled and kinked towards the tip.They replaced the catheter with another and the same thing happened".No patient harm or injury.The patient status is reported as "fine".
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.If the sample becomes available at a later date a follow up report will be submitted with investigation results.Other remarks: n/a.Corrected data: n/a.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that while in use on a patient, when "the [operator] went to remove the inner guidewire, the blue end fell off.They were able to get the wire out, but the catheter unraveled and kinked towards the tip.They replaced the catheter with another and the same thing happened".No patient harm or injury.The patient status is reported as "fine".

• Brand Name: STIMUCATH SFTY KIT: 19G CTH, 17GX9CM NDL
• Common Device Name: ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION KIT
• 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: 16713574
• Report Number: 9680794-2023-00301
• Device Sequence Number: 7263511
• Product Code: CAZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801902207361
• UDI-Public: 10801902207361
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K121403
• 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): 03/25/2023

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: 01/31/2025
• Device Model Number: IPN923940
• Device Catalogue Number: AB-05060-PKS
• Device Lot Number: 13F23A0886
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/25/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/10/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/11/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/15/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/01/2023
• 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