Events

Recall of ARROW PICC

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
    79200
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0690-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-10-17
  • Event Status
    Open, Classified
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=161626
  • 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
    Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days - Product Code LJS
  • Reason
    The kit may contain an incorrect catheter component. kits that should contain a 40cm catheter may contain a 55cm catheter.
  • Action
    On October 17, 2017 an URGENT Medical Device Recall letter titled "ARROW PICC powered by ARROW VPS Stylet" was mailed to customers instructing them to review inventory and quarantine all affected product which will be returned to the firm. Questions or concerns can be directed to Customer Service at 18662466990.

Device

ARROW PICC

Manufacturer

Arrow International Inc
  • Manufacturer Address
    Arrow International Inc, 2400 Bernville Rd, Reading PA 19605-9607
  • Manufacturer Parent Company (2017)
    Teleflex Incorporated
  • Source
    USFDA