MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ARROW PICC SET: 2-LUMEN 4 FR X 19-1/2" (50 CM); CATHETER, INTRAVASCULAR, THER

Catalog Number	PR-05042
Medical Device Problem Code	Adhesive Too Strong (4071)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/21/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that a patient with an indication for picc arrow 4.0 fr catheter placement for potassium administration experienced difficulty during catheter passage.Adhesions were observed on the proximal part of the catheter, preventing advancement through the dilator for insertion.The patient had no harm or injury.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Complaint verification testing could not be performed as it was reported that the sample is not available for return.A device history record review was performed and no relevant findings were identified.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 a patient with an indication for picc arrow 4.0 fr catheter placement for potassium administration experienced difficulty during catheter passage.Adhesions were observed on the proximal part of the catheter, preventing advancement through the dilator for insertion.The patient had no harm or injury.

• Brand Name: ARROW PICC SET: 2-LUMEN 4 FR X 19-1/2" (50 CM)
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, INTRAVASCULAR, THER
• 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: 21584938
• Report Number: 9680794-2025-00259
• Device Sequence Number: 15642698
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801902095367
• UDI-Public: (01)00801902095367(11)230622(17)270430(10)14F23F0272(21)
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• PMA/510(K) Number: K042126
• 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): 02/11/2025

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
• Device Catalogue Number: PR-05042
• Device Lot Number: 14F23F0272
• 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: 02/11/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/02/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/12/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/02/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/22/2023
• 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: Male