MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT: 19 GA; ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION CATHETER

Catalog Number	AK-05501
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/01/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Qn# (b)(4).Udi number unavailable as complainant did not report a lot number.Other remarks: n/a.Corrected data: n/a.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that "the internal wire in the epidural catheter is kinking / binding up when trying to push through the needle causing them to use multiple catheters".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 it was reported that the sample is not available for return.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 that "the internal wire in the epidural catheter is kinking / binding up when trying to push through the needle causing them to use multiple catheters".No patient harm or injury.The patient status is reported as "fine".

• Brand Name: EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT: 19 GA
• Common Device Name: ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION 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: 19623962
• Report Number: 9680794-2024-00643
• Device Sequence Number: 20423027
• Product Code: BSO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 40801902005128
• UDI-Public: 40801902005128
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K140110
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/03/2024

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
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: AK-05501
• 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: 06/03/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/19/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/27/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/19/2024
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown