MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ARROW CVC SET: 14 GA X 6" (16 CM); CATHETER PERCUTANEOUS

Catalog Number	CS-24706-E
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/19/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported "during insertion, the doctor found the swg kinked during use on the patient.The catheter can't go through it.It cannot be used.No harm for the patient." there was no medical intervention required.The patient's current condition is reported as "fine".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The customer provided one photo for analysis.The photo shows a guide wire with kinks on the distal end.The customer returned one, opened cvc kit including one guide wire and one, single-lumen catheter for analysis.Signs of use were observed on the guide wire.The guide wire was observed to have several kinks/bends throughout the body.The distal j-bend was slightly misshapen but intact.Microscopic examination confirmed the kinks in the guide wire body.Both welds were present and were observed to be full and spherical.The kinks in the guide wire were located 267 mm, 275 mm, 285 mm, 412 mm, and 417 mm from the proximal tip.The overall length of the guide wire measured 455 mm, which is within the specification limits of 450-458 mm per guide wire product drawing.The outer diameter of the guide wire measured 0.798 mm, which is within the specification limits of 0.788-0.826 mm per guide wire product drawing.The guide wire was functionally tested per the product instructions-for-use (ifu).The ifu provided with this kit instructs the user, "advance guidewire into arrow raulerson syringe approximately 10 cm until it passes through syringe valves or into introducer needle." the guide wire was advanced through a lab inventory ars and a lab inventory 18ga introducer needle to functionally test the guide wire.The undamaged portions of the guide wire passed through both components with little to no resistance.A manual tug test confirmed that both the distal and proximal welds were intact.A device history record review was performed, and no relevant findings were identified.The instructions-for-use (ifu) provided with the kit describes suggested techniques to minimize the likelihood of guide wire damage during use.The instructions caution , "do not apply excessive force in placing or removing catheter or guidewire.Excessive force can cause component damage or breakage.If damage is suspected or withdrawal cannot be easily accomplished , radiographic visualization should be obtained and further consultation requested." the report that the guide wire kinked during use was confirmed through complaint investigation of the returned sample.The guide wire had multiple kinks throughout the body.The returned guide wire met all relevant dimensional/functional requirements, and a device history record review did not identify any manufacturing related issues.Based on the condition of the guide wire and the report that the damage was observed during use, unintentional use error caused or contributed to this event.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for reports of this nature.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported "during insertion, the doctor found the swg kinked during use on the patient.The catheter can't go through it.It cannot be used.No harm for the patient." there was no medical intervention required.The patient's current condition is reported as "fine".

• Brand Name: ARROW CVC SET: 14 GA X 6" (16 CM)
• Common Device Name: CATHETER PERCUTANEOUS
• 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: katharine tarpley ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560
• MDR Report Key: 20179013
• Report Number: 3006425876-2024-00876
• Device Sequence Number: 18287087
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801902102291
• UDI-Public: (01)10801902102291(11)240301(17)251122(10)71F24B1205(21)
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K862056
• 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): 08/19/2024

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 Expiration Date: 11/22/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: CS-24706-E
• Device Lot Number: 71F24B1205
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/19/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/11/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/10/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/01/2024
• 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