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MalfunctionOGJ

ARROW STIMUCATH SET: 19G CATH, 17G X 9CM NDL

Received Jul 3, 2014 · Event occurred Jun 14, 2014

Report 1036844-2014-00273 · MDR key 4015016

Device

Generic name

Nerve Block Kit

Manufacturer

Arrow Intl., Inc.

Catalog number

AN=B-05060

Product problems

  • Difficult to Remove

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE EVENT IS REPORTED AS: THE CUSTOMER ALLEGES THAT THE CATHETER WOULD NOT COME OUT WHEN THE PATIENT TRIED TO REMOVE IT. THE PATIENT WENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM TO HAVE IT REMOVED. THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED SUCCESSFULLY IN ITS ENTIRETY. NO PATIENT INJURY OR CONSEQUENCE REPORTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE SAMPLE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION AT THE TIME OF THIS REPORT.