MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ARROW CVC SET: 4-LUMEN 8.5FR X 16CM; CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS

Model Number	IPN918726
Medical Device Problem Codes	Material Twisted/Bent (2981); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/11/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that: "after pulling out, the dilatator is frayed, and the wire is bent.The procedure is performed without skin incision because they use anticoagulants which reduce the blood clotting function.These patients are awaiting major cardiac surgery.Therefore, doctors do not want the injection site to bleed.They try to introduce the dilator gently and in a helical motion.They feel that the material of the dilator is different than it was in the past." associated complaints: 3006425876-2024-01069, 3006425876-2024-01062, 3006425876-2024-01068, 3006425876-2024-01063 and 3006425876-2024-01067.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).The customer returned one dilator for analysis.No obvious signs of use were observed.Visual analysis revealed that the dilator tip was bent, stretched, and widened at the distal opening.Microscopic examination confirmed the damage and revealed white stress marks around the damage.Visual analysis also revealed slight bending across the dilator body.Visual inspection of the guide wire was not possible as it was not returned for analysis.The dilator body length measured 103 mm, which is within the specification limits of 95.2-108 mm per dilator product drawing.The dilator inner diameter at the distal tip measured 0.9398mm, which is within the specification limits of 0.9144-0.9652mm per dilator product drawing.The dilator inner diameter at the proximal tip measured 1.3208mm, which is within the specification limits of 1.30-1.40mm per dilator product drawing.A lab inventory guide wire was threaded through the returned dilator and was able to advance through with minimal resistance due to the damage at the dilator tip.The ifu provided with this kit instructs the user, "use tissue dilator to enlarge tissue tract to the vein as required.Follow the angle of the guidewire slowly through the skin." r & d and manufacturing have been consulted reg arding investigations of this nature.They stated that various factors could contribute to the observed damage to the dilator tip, including the manufacturing process and/or undue force applied unintentionally by the user during an attempted insertion.A device hi story record review was performed, and no relevant findings were identified.The ifu provided with the kit informs the user, "do not use excessive force when introducing guidewire or tissue dilator as this can lead to vessel perforation, bleeding, or component damage." the report of a guidewire and dilator resistance was confirmed through complaint investigation.Visual analysis revealed that the dilator tip was bent and widened, which could be a contributor to the resistance encountered by the customer.Despite the damage, all relevant dimensional and functional requirements were met, and a device history record review did not reveal any relevant findings to suggest a manufacturing issue.Despite the customer report that the defect occurred during use and the appearance of the damage to the dilator tip, the root cause cannot be determined as the guide wire involved with this complaint was not returned.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for reports of this nature.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that: "after pulling out, the dilatator is frayed, and the wire is bent.The procedure is performed without skin incision because they use anticoagulants which reduce the blood clotting function.These patients are awaiting major cardiac surgery.Therefore, doctors do not want the injection site to bleed.They try to introduce the dilator gently and in a helical motion.They feel that the material of the dilator is different than it was in the past." associated complaints: 3006425876-2024-01069, 3006425876-2024-01061, 3006425876-2024-01062, 3006425876-2024-01068, 3006425876-2024-01063 and 3006425876-2024-01067.

• Brand Name: ARROW CVC SET: 4-LUMEN 8.5FR X 16CM
• 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: 20608159
• Report Number: 3006425876-2024-01061
• Device Sequence Number: 18152460
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801902029239
• UDI-Public: (01)10801902029239(11)240126(17)281130(10)71F24E0546(21)
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: EZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: K862056
• 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): 10/11/2024

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 Model Number: IPN918726
• Device Catalogue Number: CV-12854
• Device Lot Number: 71F24E0546
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/01/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/11/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/19/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/05/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/22/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/26/2024
• 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: NOT REPORTED; NOT REPORTED
• Patient Sex: Unknown