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ARROW RA CATH KIT: 20 GA X 4.45 CM

Received Jun 16, 2026 · Event occurred May 22, 2026

Report 9680794-2026-00460 · MDR key 25520186

Device

Generic name

Wire, Guide, Catheter

Catalog number

NA-04020-X1A

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Unraveled Material
  • Insufficient Device Problem Information

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2026, DURING INITIAL INSERTION OF AN ARTERIAL CATHETER, THE SPRING WIRE GUIDE (SWG) WAS OBSERVED TO BE UNRAVELED UPON REMOVAL. GOOD FAITH EFFORTS WERE MADE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE REPORTED DEVICE ISSUE AND TO ASSESS WHETHER ANY PATIENT HARM, INJURY, OR ADVERSE HEALTH CONSEQUENCES OCCURRED. A TOTAL OF THREE DOCUMENTED ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO CONTACT THE USER FACILITY; HOWEVER, NO RESPONSE OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED. IF FURTHER INFORMATION IS RECEIVED, THE COMPLAINT FILE WILL BE UPDATED.