MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC. ARROW CVC SET: 3-LUMEN 8.5FR X 20CM; CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS

Catalog Number SA-15853

Device Problem Material Frayed (1262)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 07/27/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The product (catalog# sa-15853) is not sold in the us.Similar product sold in the us.

Event Description

Customer reported that the dilator trumpeted once the inserter had the swg (spring wire guide) through the needle.This was a left subclavian vein placement.

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 Description

Customer reported that the dilator trumpeted once the inserter had the swg (spring wire guide) through the needle.This was a left subclavian vein placement.

• Brand Name: ARROW CVC SET: 3-LUMEN 8.5FR X 20CM
• Type of Device: CATHETER, PERCUTANEOUS
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC.; reading PA
• MDR Report Key: 7767823
• MDR Text Key: 116598368
• Report Number: 3006425876-2018-00547
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQY
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/30/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/09/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/28/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: SA-15853
• Device Lot Number: 71F18C1421
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/11/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 37 YR