MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ARROW EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT; ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION CATHETER

Catalog Number	ASK-17019-SM
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	07/08/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Qn# (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that: "there have been 2 instances where the needle in the epidural kits used to inject local has broken off.Both kits have the same lot number.".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4) complaint verification testing could not be performed as no sample was returned for analysis.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: "there have been 2 instances where the needle in the epidural kits used to inject local has broken off.Both kits have the same lot number.".

• Brand Name: ARROW EPIDURAL CATHETERIZATION KIT
• Common Device Name: ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION CATHETER
• 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: kevin don bosco ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560
• MDR Report Key: 22673598
• Report Number: 9680794-2025-00642
• Device Sequence Number: 19752316
• Product Code: BSO
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10801902114430
• UDI-Public: (01)10801902114430(11)241218(17)260430(10)33F24M0270(21)
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K140110
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/08/2025

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 Expiration Date: 04/30/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: ASK-17019-SM
• Device Lot Number: 33F24M0270
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/08/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/21/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/31/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/26/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/18/2024
• 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