MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL LLC ARROW RA CATH SET: 20 GA X 1-1/2 IN; WIRE GUIDE CATHETER

Catalog Number	RA-04220
Medical Device Problem Code	Obstruction of Flow (2423)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/22/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that on (b)(6) 2026, "when medical staff performed preoperative invasive arterial puncture on the patient, the radial artery was successfully accessed, yet no blood return was observed.After removing the arterial puncture catheter kit, blockage of the arterial puncture flexible tubing was confirmed.Flushing with a normal saline syringe was ineffective.The medical team had to replace the entire arterial puncture catheter kit and perform a second puncture." there were no reports of patient injury, harm, or adverse health consequences associated with this event, aside from patient discomfort related to a second puncture.The patient's condition was reported as fine.No additional medical intervention was required beyond removal of the affected device, and the procedure was completed successfully following replacement with a new device.

• Brand Name: ARROW RA CATH SET: 20 GA X 1-1/2 IN
• Common Device Name: WIRE GUIDE 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: katharine tarpley ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560
• MDR Report Key: 25221596
• Report Number: 9680794-2026-00394
• Device Sequence Number: 13280281
• Product Code: OFB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801902002761
• UDI-Public: (01)00801902002761(11)240823(17)290731(10)14F24H0116(21)
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• 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): 04/27/2026

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: RA-04220
• Device Lot Number: 14F24H0116
• 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: 04/27/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/17/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/19/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/17/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/23/2024
• 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.
• Patient Age: 79 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown