MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC CVC SET: 2-LUMEN 7 FR X 20 CM; CATHETER INTRAVASCULAR THERAPE

Catalog Number	CV-46702-E
Medical Device Problem Code	Insufficient Device Problem Information (3190)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/26/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that: "during its placement, it was aspirated and air was seen escaping." the returned device investigation showed that the ars was leaking.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that: "during its placement, it was aspirated and air was seen escaping." the returned device investigation showed that the ars was leaking.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The customer returned one, opened cvc kit including an arrow raulerson syringe (ars) for analysis.Visual inspection of the ars did not reveal any obvious defects or anomalies.After performing functional testing, the plunger handle was removed from the barrel.The distal end was held up to a light and the internal components were analyzed through the handle end.A hole was not visible.The ars was functionally tested with a lab inventory introducer needle per the instructions-for-use (ifu) provided with this kit.The ifu states, "insert introducer needle or catheter/needle with attached syringe or arrow raulerson syringe (where provided) into vein and aspirate." the ars was not able to properly draw and aspirate water with and without the introducer needle.The module requirement document for raulerson syringes was reviewed to determine requirements for air/water leakage.The document notes a deviation from: "the freedom of air and liquid leakage past the piston requirement is design restrictive and is intended for an injection intended syringe, not the ars.The opening in the center of the piston that allows passage of the inner cannula prohibits the ars from meeting the pressure and vacuum requirements as dictated by the standard.However, because the intended use of the ars is to allow aspiration of blood to ensure venous placement of the introducer needle and to aid in the insertion of the spring wire guide, the leakage requirements of a standard syringe are not applicable to the ars." a vacuum test was performed on the ars syringe to verify that the internal valves within the plunger body were intact.With the plunger body at the bottom of the syringe, the tip of the ars was occluded, and the plunger was pulled back until it stopped.With the tip of the ars still occluded, the plunger was released and did not snap back into a position = 1cc from the starting position.Based on the functional testing, the ars is not functioning as intended.A device history record review was performed, and no relevant findings were identified.The ifu provided with the kit informs the user, "insert introducer needle or catheter/ needle with attached syringe or arrow raulerson syringe (where provided) into vein and aspirate." the raulerson syringe module requirements document was reviewed as part of this investigation.The in-process guidance on syringe vacuum tests was also reviewed as part of this complaint investigation.The report of an ars leak was confirmed through complaint investigation of the returned sample.The ars failed the vacuum test and air buildup was observed when attempting to aspirate water with or without the introducer needle attached.Based on the customer report and the sample received, manufacturing caused or contributed to this event.Non-conformance was initiated to further investigate this complaint issue.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for reports of this nature.

• Brand Name: CVC SET: 2-LUMEN 7 FR X 20 CM
• Common Device Name: CATHETER INTRAVASCULAR THERAPE
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC; morrisville NC
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARROW INTERNATIONAL CR, A.S.; jamska 2359/47; zdar nad sazavou 591 0 1; EZ 591 01
• Manufacturer Contact: sachin sony ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560
• MDR Report Key: 19903850
• Report Number: 3006425876-2024-00809
• Device Sequence Number: 8867463
• Product Code: FOZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801902102522
• UDI-Public: (01)00801902102522(11)231020(17)250906(10)71F23K0867(21)
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• PMA/510(K) Number: K993691
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/31/2024

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 Expiration Date: 09/06/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: CV-46702-E
• Device Lot Number: 71F23K0867
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/25/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/31/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/14/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/05/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/18/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/20/2023
• 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: NOT REPORTED; NOT REPORTED
• Patient Sex: Unknown