MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ARROW RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 12 CM; WIRE, GUIDE, CATHETER

Catalog Number	NA-04550-X1A
Medical Device Problem Code	Deformation Due to Compressive Stress (2889)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/03/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Qn#(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the guidewire was bent when the kit was opened.Another kit was obtained for use.The patient's condition is reported as fine.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4), the actual device was not returned; however, the customer provided one photo for analysis.The complaint of swg kinked was able to be confirmed by the photo which shows a guide wire with a single kink towards the distal end.A complete visual inspection could not be performed as no sample was returned for analysis.The customer did not provide a lot number; therefore, a device history record review was performed based upon a lot number from the sales history data of the customer.No relevant findings were identified.The instructions for use (ifu) provided with this kit warns the user, "do not use if package is damaged".The customer report of swg kinked was confirmed by visual inspection of the customer supplied photo.However, full complaint verification testing could not be performed as no sample was returned for analysis.A device history record review was performed based on a potential lot from sales history, and no relevant findings were identified.Without the device to evaluate, 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
It was reported the guidewire was bent when the kit was opened.Another kit was obtained for use.The patient's condition is reported as fine.

• Brand Name: ARROW RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 12 CM
• Common Device Name: WIRE, GUIDE, CATHETER
• 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: 17630722
• Report Number: 9680794-2023-00632
• Device Sequence Number: 7618404
• Product Code: DQX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30801902117374
• UDI-Public: 30801902117374
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K810675
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/03/2023

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
• Device Catalogue Number: NA-04550-X1A
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• 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: 08/03/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/20/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/28/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/27/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: NOT REPORTED; NOT REPORTED
• Patient Sex: Unknown