MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC. PACING/PSI KIT: 5 FR 2-L; CATHETER, ELECTRODE RECORDING

Model Number	IPN001009
Medical Device Problem Code	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Date of Event	01/07/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).For complaint related to the same event and patient see mdr #(b)(4) and tc #(b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by the physician that in the cardiac intensive care unit (cicu) a patient who already had a central line, needed pacing due to her crashing pressures.The physician connected everything and when the syringe was connected there was immediate leaking.The sound of air coming in around from where the sheath locks.The physician noticed that when he pulled back on the catheter from the sheath slightly the leaking and air coming in stopped.Additionally, the end of the sheath was kinked and that also caused the leaking to stop.This was done prior to inserting the catheter in the patient.The md used another catheter from the same lot.The md reported having the same issue.The md rigged the catheter where it would not leak and the patient was successfully paced.There was a delay in therapy reported there was no report of patient injury or consequence.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4).Teleflex did not receive the device for investigation therefore the reported complaint of "immediate leaking" from the sheath/tuohy-borst is not able to be confirmed.The root cause of the complaint is undetermined.A device history record (dhr) review was conducted for the lot number with no relevant findings.The device passed all manufacturing specifications prior to release.Teleflex assessed the risk for the reported complaint.There are no new or revised risks.The reported complaint will be monitored for any developing trends.No further action required at this time.Other remarks: for complaint related to the same event and patient see mdr #3010532612-2020-00012 and tc # (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by the physician that in the cardiac intensive care unit (cicu) a patient who already had a central line, needed pacing due to her crashing pressures.The physician connected everything and when the syringe was connected there was immediate leaking.The sound of air coming in around from where the sheath locks.The physician noticed that when he pulled back on the catheter from the sheath slightly the leaking and air coming in stopped.Additionally, the end of the sheath was kinked and that also caused the leaking to stop.This was done prior to inserting the catheter in the patient.The md used another catheter from the same lot.The md reported having the same issue.The md rigged the catheter where it would not leak and the patient was successfully paced.There was a delay in therapy reported there was no report of patient injury or consequence.

• Brand Name: PACING/PSI KIT: 5 FR 2-L
• Common Device Name: CATHETER, ELECTRODE RECORDING
• Manufacturer (Section D): ARROW INTERNATIONAL INC.; reading PA
• MDR Report Key: 9642939
• Report Number: 3010532612-2020-00011
• Device Sequence Number: 2482851
• Product Code: DRF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801902085283
• UDI-Public: 00801902085283
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K945229
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,health
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/07/2020

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: 10/31/2019
• Device Model Number: IPN001009
• Device Catalogue Number: ASK-07155-UPM
• Device Lot Number: 23F18F0541
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/21/2020
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/07/2020
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/26/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/29/2020
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/28/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1