ARROW RA CATH SET: 20 GA X 1-3/4IN
Received Jul 2, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 1, 2026
Report 9680794-2026-00508 · MDR key 25696161
Device
Generic name
Catheter Percutaneous
Manufacturer
Arrow International LlcCatalog number
RA-04020-SP
Lot number
14F25E0193
Product problems
- Material Separation
Patient
Not reported
- Foreign Body In Patient
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(B)(4).
Description of Event or Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING AN ATTEMPTED ARTERIAL CATHETER INSERTION, THE PROCEDURE WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. UPON REMOVAL OF THE CATHETER, IT WAS OBSERVED THAT A PORTION OF THE CATHETER WAS MISSING, INDICATING CATHETER FRACTURE AND RETENTION WITHIN THE PATIENT. AS A RESULT, THE PATIENT UNDERWENT AN EXPLORATORY ARTERIOTOMY TO RETRIEVE THE RETAINED CATHETER FRAGMENT. THE FRAGMENT WAS SUCCESSFULLY REMOVED DURING THE ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED SURGICAL/ANESTHESIA PERIOD. THE PATIENT WAS DISCHARGED ON THE SAME DAY WITHOUT REPORTED COMPLICATIONS OR ADVERSE SEQUELAE.