MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ARROW ARTERIAL CATH SET: 18 GA X 12CM; CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS

Catalog Number	SAC-01218
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
Date of Event	03/13/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Serious Injury
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that "when the guidewire was removed during the procedure, it bent and got stuck in the muscle tissue, requiring the tissue to be opened to remove it and then sutured." the patient's current condition is reported as "unknown".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
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 "when the guidewire was removed during the procedure, it bent and got stuck in the muscle tissue, requiring the tissue to be opened to remove it and then sutured." the patient's current condition is reported as "unknown".

• Brand Name: ARROW ARTERIAL CATH SET: 18 GA X 12CM
• 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: 22523699
• Report Number: 3006425876-2025-00669
• Device Sequence Number: 8011723
• Product Code: DQY
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801902102799
• UDI-Public: (01)00801902102799(11)211122(17)261031(10)71F21L1435(21)
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K093050
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/27/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Catalogue Number: SAC-01218
• Device Lot Number: 71F21L1435
• 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: 06/27/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/11/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/16/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/13/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/22/2021
• 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