MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC. ARROW CVC KIT: 3-LUMEN 7 FR X 20 CM; CATHETER, INTRAVASCULAR, THERAPEUTIC

Catalog Number AK-45703-ACDC

Device Problem Difficult or Delayed Positioning (1157)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); Injury (2348)

Event Date 04/09/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).It is reported there was no patient injury.However, it's reported a stick to the user.No additional information provided.

Event Description

The customer reports there was a problem deploying the new scalpel which resulted in a stick.

Manufacturer Narrative

Qn# (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 Description

The customer reports there was a problem deploying the new scalpel which resulted in a stick.

• Brand Name: ARROW CVC KIT: 3-LUMEN 7 FR X 20 CM
• Type of Device: CATHETER, INTRAVASCULAR, THERAPEUTIC
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC.; reading PA
• Manufacturer (Section G): ARROW INTERNACIONAL DE CHIHUAHUA S.A. DE C.V; ave. washington 3701, edificio 4; colonia complejo industrial, las americas; chihuahua 31114 ; MX 31114
• Manufacturer Contact: katharine tarpley ; 3015 carrington mill blvd; morrisville, NC 27560 ; 9194334854
• MDR Report Key: 7465552
• MDR Text Key: 106714160
• Report Number: 3003737899-2018-00037
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FOZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/09/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/26/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Expiration Date: 12/31/2018
• Device Catalogue Number: AK-45703-ACDC
• Device Lot Number: 13F17H0309
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/23/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/15/2017
• 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