Recall of Arrow International, Inc. ASK05501AFH1

According to U.S. Food and Drug Administration, this recall involved a device in United States that was produced by Arrow International Inc.

What is this?

A correction or removal action taken by a manufacturer to address a problem with a medical device. Recalls occur when a medical device is defective, when it could be a risk to health, or when it is both defective and a risk to health.

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  • Type of Event
    Recall
  • Event ID
    69256
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0114-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-09-15
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-10-22
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
  • Event Terminated Date
    2015-12-18
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
  • Notes / Alerts
    U.S. data is current through June 2018. All of the data comes from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, except for the category Manufacturer Parent Company.
    The Parent Company was added by ICIJ.
    The parent company information is based on 2017 public records.
  • Extra notes in the data
    Anesthesia conduction kit - Product Code CAZ
  • Reason
    Arrow international, inc. is notifying customers that lot 23f13k0969 of product code ask-05501-afh1 contains an incorrect component. the lidstock indicates that the kit contains one syringe, 10ml, luer-slip loss of resistance, glass but contains one syringe, 10ml, luer-lock loss of resistance, glass.
  • Action
    Arrow International sent a Medical Device Advisory Notification dated September 15, 2014, to affected customers notifying them that lot 23F13K0969 of product code ASK-05501-AFH1 contains an incorrect component, and requesting they provide this Advisory Notice to all those who need to be aware of it within your organization. Questions were directed to local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.

Device

  • Model / Serial
    Catalog No. ASK-05501-AFH1  Lot Number 23F13K0969
  • Product Classification
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    US Distribution in Utah only.
  • Product Description
    ASK-05501-AFH1, Lot Number 23F13K0969 Anesthesia Conduction Catheter, Epidural Anesthesia Kit
  • Manufacturer

Manufacturer

  • Manufacturer Address
    Arrow International Inc, 2400 Bernville Road, Reading PA 19605
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
  • Source
    USFDA