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MalfunctionOGJ

ARROW STIMUCATH SET: 19G CATH, 17G X 8CM NDL

Received Aug 19, 2014 · Event occurred Jul 28, 2014

Report 1036844-2014-00340 · MDR key 4092567

Device

Generic name

Nerve Block Tray

Manufacturer

Arrow Intl., Inc.

Catalog number

AB-19608-S

Lot number

23F13G0669

Product problems

  • Difficult to Remove
  • Physical Resistance
  • Difficult to Advance

Patient

Not reported

  • No Consequences Or Impact To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE EVENT IS REPORTED AS: THE CUSTOMER ALLEGES THAT IT IS DIFFICULT TO ADVANCE/REMOVE THE STYLET INTO THE CANNULA. THE CUSTOMER STATES THAT THERE IS SOME RESISTANCE IN THE AREA OF THE GRIP. NO REPORT OF PT INJURY/HARM.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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