Events

Recall of Arrow Select Kits (ASK) and Maximal Barrier Precautions Kits (CDC)

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
    68987
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0066-2015
  • Event Initiated Date
    2014-08-06
  • Event Date Posted
    2014-10-14
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2016-10-14
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=129204
  • 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, percutaneous - Product Code DQY
  • Reason
    The component supplier recalled their 0.9% sodium chloride injection usp bd posiflush sf saline flush syringe 10ml because some unit packages may exhibit open seals which impact package integrity and potentially product sterility.
  • Action
    Arrow International sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter, dated August 6, 2014, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately discontinue use and quarantine any affected product. Customers were instructed to remove the BD pre-filled saline syringe from the exterior of the packaging. To return the BD syringes, customers were instructed to complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service. A customer service representative will contact the customer with a Return Good Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of producet to Arrow International. All customers were asked to complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507. Attn: Customer Service. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.

Device

Arrow Select Kits (ASK) and Maximal Barrier Precautions Kits (CDC)
  • Model / Serial
    Product Numbers: ASK-04001-VCUH, ASK-04510-MM3, ASK-05001-TSC, ASK-05052-QV, ASK-05052-SFL, ASK-05502-UWMC, ASK-05541-MS2, ASK-09804-SPH, ASK-09810-PCMH1, ASK-09903-ECL, ASK-09903-PCMH1, ASK-11142-MGH3, ASK-12703-MGH2, ASK-12703-SPH, ASK-15703-MH, ASK-15854-FAM ASK-17702-PJHH1, ASK-21142-HF2, ASK-21242-PCMH1, ASK-21242-SFM1,  ASK-21242-UVA3, ASK-29803-HF3, ASK-29803-MM, ASK-29803-MS, ASK-29903-UK, ASK-29903-UK, ASK-34041-PTG, ASK-34052-PTG, ASK-35052-PTG, ASK-42703-AMC, ASK-42703-OHU1, ASK-42703-PCCH1, ASK-42703-PCSJ, ASK-42703-PPMC, ASK-42703-PSBM, ASK-42703-PSCH, ASK-42703-PSFM, ASK-42703-PTRH, ASK-42703-SJMT, ASK-42703-UHC, ASK-42802-ECL1, ASK-42802-PMCG, ASK-42802-PUCS, ASK-42854-CMC2, ASK-45703-MM2, ASK-45703-NYU1, ASK-45703-PCCH1, ASK-45703-PCHS1, ASK-45703-PCSJ, ASK-45703-PDCH, ASK-45703-PGBM1, ASK-45703-PHCH, ASK-45703-PHF, ASK-45703-PHF1, ASK-45703-PHPA2, ASK-45703-PIA, ASK-45703-PLGH1, ASK-45703-PMHG, ASK-45703-PSA, ASK-45703-PTMC, ASK-45703-PUAB, ASK-45703-PUC ASK-45703-PUHC, ASK-45703-PUR, ASK-45703-PVCU, ASK-45703-UHC, ASK-45703-UKM, ASK-45802-PCMH1, ASK-45854-NG, ASK-45854-PCHS1, ASK-45854-PECL, CDC-02041-MK1A, CDC-05041-HPK1A, CDC-05052-HPK1A,  CDC-21242-X1A, CDC-24703-X1A, CDC-25123-X1A, CDC-25402-X1A, CDC-25502-X1A, CDC-25553-X1A, CDC-26553-X1A, CDC-29803-X1A, CDC-29903-X1A CDC-34052-HPK1A, CDC-35041-VPS, CDC-35052-HPK1A, CDC-35052-VPS,  CDC-35063-VPS, CDC-35563-VPS, CDC-42703-XP1A, CDC-42802-XP1A, CDC-42802-XP1A, CDC-44041-HPK1A, CDC-44052-HPK1A, CDC-45041-HPK1A, CDC-45041-VPS, CDC-45541-HPK1A, CDC-45541-VPS, CDC-45552-HPK1A, CDC-45703-XP1A, CDC-45703-XPB1A, CDC-45802-XP1A, CDC-45854-XP1A,  CDC-46702-XP1A, with lot numbers: 23F13H1030, 23F13H0046,RF3053077, 23F13J0406, 23F13H0230, 23F13J0435, 23F13J0440, 23F13H1031, 23F13J0181, 23F13G0409, 23F13H0060, 23F13H0231, RF3053088, 23F13H0232, 23F13H0062,  23F13H0233, RF3053092, RF3053096, 23F13J0072, 23F13H0520, 23F13H1032, 23F13H0064, 23F13J0446, 23F13H0804, 23F13J0187, 23F13H0069, 23F13J0193, 23F13H1033, 23F13G0724, 23F13H0898, RF3053035, 23F13J0202, 23F13H0297, RF3053111, 23F13H0521, 23F13G0402, 23F13G0404, 23F13H1034, 23F13G0495, 23F13J0399, 23F13H0072, 23F13H0808, 23F13H0810, 23F13H0313, RF3053655, 23F13J0208, 23F13H0315, 23F13H0768, 23F13J0254, RF3052973, 23F13J0204, 23F13J0037, 23F13J0352, 23F13J0207, 23F13H0687, 23F13H0512, 23F13J0349, 23F13J0452, RF3040503, 23F13G0472, RF3052873, 23F13J0400, 23F13J0401, 23F13H0816, 23F13H0817, 23F13H0818, 23F13J0241, 23F13H0451, 23F13H0861, 23F13H0858, 23F13H0819, 23F13G0830, 23F13H0519, 23F13H0821, 23F13J0351, 23F13G0473, 23F13J0217, 23F13J0073, RF3065022, 23F13H0045, 23F13H0916, 23F13H0796, 23F13J0403, 23F13J0542, 23F13H0127, 23F13J0454, 23F13J0057, 23F13J0291, 23F13J0080, 23F13J0076, 23F13H0994, 23F13H0013, 23F13H0993,  23F13H0022, RF3064650, 23F13H0919, 23F13J0160, 23F13H1018, 23F13J0162, 23F13J0166, 23F13H0911, RF3052890, 23F13J0167, RF3052884, RF3052536, RF3041482, 23F13J0178, RF3054066, 23F13J0135, 23F13J0014, 23F13H0349, 23F13H0351, 23F13H0266, 23F13H0036, 23F13H0265, 23F13H0707, 23F13H0709, 23F13H0941, 23F13J0319, 23F13J0133, 23F13J0390, 23F13J0137, 23F13G0578, 23F13J0331, 23F13H0750, 23F13H0267, 23F13H0752, 23F13H0753, 23F13J0304, 23F13J0298, 23F13J0301, 23F13H0751, 23F13J0303, 23F13G0217, 23F13H0268, 23F13H0269, 23F13H0270, RF3052159, RF3054123, RF3054125, 23F13H0759, 23F13J0249, 23F13H0668, 23F13H0664, 23F13H0706.
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    Arrow Select Kits (ASK) and Maximal Barrier Precautions Kits (CDC) with BD Medical Posiflush 10mL Saline Flush Syringe.
  • Manufacturer
    Arrow International Inc

Manufacturer

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