MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ARROW RA CATH SET: 20 GA X 2-1/2"; WIRE GUIDE CATHETER

Catalog Number	GH-04120
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/27/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported "very flexible material.Does not allow a permanent use of it.Its needed to use multiple catheters and exchanging it with more frequence".There was no patient harm or injury.No delay to therapy.The patient's current condition is reported as "fine".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The actual device was not returned; however, the customer provided one photo for analysis.The complaint of a catheter kinked was able to be confirmed by the photo.The photo shows a used arterial catheter with a small kink near the hub, however, a complete visual inspection could not be performed as no sample was returned for analysis.A device history record review was performed, and no relevant findings were identified.The instructions for use (ifu) provided with this kit warns the user, "warning: care should be exercised that the catheter is not inadvertently kinked at the hub area when securing catheter to the patient as this may result in catheter damage, breakage and loss of arterial monitoring capabilities." the customer report of a kinked catheter was confirmed by visual inspection of the customer supplied photo.The photo shows a used arterial catheter with a small kink adjacent to the hub, however, full 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 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 "very flexible material.Does not allow a permanent use of it.Its needed to use multiple catheters and exchanging it with more frequence".There was no patient harm or injury.No delay to therapy.The patient's current condition is reported as "fine".

• Brand Name: ARROW RA CATH SET: 20 GA X 2-1/2"
• 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: 19606629
• Report Number: 9680794-2024-00671
• Device Sequence Number: 18163741
• Product Code: DQX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801902100610
• UDI-Public: (01)00801902100610(11)230131(17)271231(10)14F23A0277(21)
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• PMA/510(K) Number: K810675
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/30/2024

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: GH-04120
• Device Lot Number: 14F23A0277
• 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: 05/30/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/19/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/25/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/25/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/31/2023
• 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: Unknown