MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC. PI CVC KIT: 2-L 7 FR X 6" (16 CM); ARROWG+ARD CATHETER PRODUCTS

Catalog Number ASK-22702-PADV

Device Problems Kinked (1339); Physical Resistance (2578)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 04/12/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Qn#(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported the chief of anesthesia stated the guidewire is getting "hung up" in the arrow raulerson syringe when withdrawing the wire.The spring wire guide was kinked.The needle and wire were removed as one and a new kit was used for the procedure.As a result, another kit was opened and a new wire was used for the procedure.There was no patient death or complications reported.

• Brand Name: PI CVC KIT: 2-L 7 FR X 6" (16 CM)
• Type of Device: ARROWG+ARD CATHETER PRODUCTS
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC.; reading PA
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC.; 312 commerce place; asheboro NC 27203
• Manufacturer Contact: jamie hartz ; 2400 bernville road; reading, PA 19605
• MDR Report Key: 5605387
• MDR Text Key: 43540750
• Report Number: 1036844-2016-00230
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FOZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K071538
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/18/2016

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 Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: ASK-22702-PADV
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/18/2016
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/25/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1