MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITHS MEDICAL CZECH REPUBLIC A. S PORTEX NRFIT CONNECTOR EPIDURAL MINIPAK; ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION KIT

Catalog Number	24-1300-22
Medical Device Problem Code	Partial Blockage (1065)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/01/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that there was high resistance in the flow of the medication, and a subsequent pca (patient-controlled analgesia) dose via the epidural pump gave a "downstream occlusion" alarm.The filter/connectors were changed to fresh ones from another kit and the issue was resolved.There was patient involvement, and no patient harm/adverse event reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D4.Primary udi number: the primary di# has been used as the lot/serial information is unknown.H3.Reason device not evaluated by mfg: other; device was not returned to manufacturer.Investigation including root cause analysis is in progress.A supplemental mdr will be filed as necessary in accordance with 21 cfr 803.56 when additional reportable information becomes available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6.Codes: updated.No product or photos were returned therefore no device analysis could be completed.A device history record (dhr) review could not be performed as the lot number was unknown.If the product is returned the manufacturer will re-open the complaint for further device analysis.

• Brand Name: PORTEX NRFIT CONNECTOR EPIDURAL MINIPAK
• Common Device Name: ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION KIT
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITHS MEDICAL CZECH REPUBLIC A. S; olomoucká 306; hranice 753 0 1; EZ 753 01
• Manufacturer Contact: reed covert ; 6000 nathan ln n; minneapolis, MN 55442 ; 2247062300
• MDR Report Key: 20797847
• Report Number: 3011237704-2024-00262
• Device Sequence Number: 7791401
• Product Code: CAZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 15019517075335
• UDI-Public: (01)15019517075335
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: K965017
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/15/2025

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: 24-1300-22
• 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: 11/06/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/20/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/27/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/15/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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