MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ARROW HEMODIALYSIS KIT: 2-L 15 FR X 19 CM; CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, IMPLA

Catalog Number	CS-15242-SP
Medical Device Problem Code	Crack (1135)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/18/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported "on (b)(6) 2025, in the course of dialysing a patient, the doctor found luer hub/fitting has crack." the user changed to a new set to resolve the issue.There was no patient harm or injury.No medical intervention required.The patient's current condition is reported as "fine".Associated mdr numbers include: 9680794-2025-00440 and 9680794-2025-00442.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4) the customer returned one connector assembly from a hemodialysis kit for analysis.Signs of use were observed in the form of biological material on the unit.Visual analysis revealed three cracks in the red arterial luer hub and two cracks in the blue venous luer hub.No other defects were observed on the returned device.A manual tug test confirmed both luer hubs were securely attached to their respective lumens.A device history record review was performed, and no relevant findings were identified.The instructions for use (ifu) provided with this kit states, "repeated over tightening of bloodlines, syringes and caps will reduce connector life and could lead to potential connector failure." the report of a cracked luer hub was confirmed through complaint investigation of the returned sample.Visual analysis revealed that the red arterial luer hub was cracked in three places and the blue venous luer hub was cracked in two places.The stress signs on both hubs are consistent with overtightening or repeated tightening.A device history record review was performed, and no relevant findings were identified.Based on the customer report and the sample received, unintentional use error likely 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 "on (b)(6) 2025, in the course of dialysing a patient, the doctor found luer hub/fitting has crack." the user changed to a new set to resolve the issue.There was no patient harm or injury.No medical intervention required.The patient's current condition is reported as "fine".Associated mdr numbers include: 9680794-2025-00440, 9680794-2025-00441, and 9680794-2025-00442.

• Brand Name: ARROW HEMODIALYSIS KIT: 2-L 15 FR X 19 CM
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, HEMODIALYSIS, IMPLA
• 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: 21985349
• Report Number: 9680794-2025-00441
• Device Sequence Number: 4287994
• Product Code: MSD
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801902096326
• UDI-Public: (01)00801902096326(11)231207(17)261130(10)33F23K0191(21)
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K111117
• 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): 04/18/2025

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: CS-15242-SP
• Device Lot Number: 33F23K0191
• 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: 04/18/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/06/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/08/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/11/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/07/2023
• 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