MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES FIRST PICC S/L 18GA (4F) 1.35MM X 65CM

Model Number	384157
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/16/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Successful (single puncture) passage of picc catheter n.4 fr monolumen performed.No resistance in the catheter progression.However, when removing the guide wire, it presents important resistance.The catheter was washed with 50 ml of saline solution 0.9% to lubricate and facilitate guide wire removal.After several attempts, the guide wire is withdrawn.X-ray to confirm catheter positioning, internal kink visualized.Attempts were made to reposition the device, but without success.Catheter had to be removed due to malposition (high risk of dvt)¿.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
According to the product experience report, there was no sample to be returned.Additionally, no photographic or visual evidence of any kind was provided which would have allowed for the allegation to be reviewed.Without such evidence, this complaint could not be confirmed and determining a definite root cause and corrective action is not possible.If the sample is returned at a future date, a follow-up report will be submitted.

• Brand Name: FIRST PICC S/L 18GA (4F) 1.35MM X 65CM
• Common Device Name: FIRST PICC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES; 1445 flat creek rd; athens TX 75751
• Manufacturer Contact: elnaz rahman ; 1445 flat creek rd; athens, TX 75751 ; 9036759321
• MDR Report Key: 17108071
• Report Number: 0001625425-2023-01100
• Device Sequence Number: 2250702
• Product Code: FOZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00886333209682
• UDI-Public: 00886333209682
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K972262
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 06/12/2023

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: 01/24/2025
• Device Model Number: 384157
• Device Catalogue Number: 384157
• Device Lot Number: 11405521
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/23/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/12/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/12/2022
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown