MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ARROW PICC SET: 2-LUMEN 4 FR X 19-1/2" (50 CM); CATHETER, INTRAVASCULAR, THER

Catalog Number	PR-05042
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Too Rigid or Stiff (1544); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/23/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported "during the technique, there was difficulty during the progress of the catheter to access the venous access due to its kinking.Nursing area with experience and in charge of picc catheter insertion indicates that the main difficulty is associated with the caliber of the catheter, since it is not very rigid and this leads to its kinking." no patient harm or injury.No medical intervention required.The patient's current condition 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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported, "during the technique, there was difficulty during the progress of the catheter to access the venous access due to its kinking.Nursing area with experience and in charge of picc catheter insertion indicates that the main difficulty is associated with the caliber of the catheter, since it is not very rigid and this leads to its kinking".No patient harm or injury.No medical intervention required.The patient's current condition is reported as "fine".

• Brand Name: ARROW PICC SET: 2-LUMEN 4 FR X 19-1/2" (50 CM)
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, INTRAVASCULAR, THER
• 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: mariah mackinnon ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560
• MDR Report Key: 19058697
• Report Number: 9680794-2024-00334
• Device Sequence Number: 12410366
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801902095367
• UDI-Public: 00801902095367
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• PMA/510(K) Number: K042126
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/22/2024

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: PR-05042
• Device Lot Number: 14F23E0112
• 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: 03/22/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/06/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/08/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/09/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/17/2023
• 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
• Concomitant Medical Products and Therapy/Usage Dates: NONE REPORTED; NONE REPORTED
• Patient Sex: Male