Events

Recall of Device Recall Access Tray

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
    76237
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-1228-2017
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-01-11
  • 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=152569
  • 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
    There have been complaints for peel away sheaths flaring.
  • Action
    Arrow International mailed an Urgent Medical Device Advisory Notification letter to affected customers on 01/13/2017 to inform them of the issue. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.

Device

Device Recall Access Tray
  • Model / Serial
    Material #  ASK-01663-MST, ASK-04001-DU4, ASK-04001-DU5, PI-01351-LS, PI-01351-LS5, PI-01351-SS, PI-01552-LS, PI-01552-LS5, PI-01552-SS, PL-05041, PL-05041, PL-05052, PR-05041, PR-05041, PR-05041-T, PR-05042, ASK-01663-MST, ASK-04001-DU4, ASK-04001-DU5, PI-01351-LS, PI-01351-LS5, PI-01351-SS, PI-01351-SS, PI-01451-LS, PI-01451-LS5, PI-01451-SS, PI-01451-SS, PI-0-1552-LS
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    Vascular catheter introduction kit || The PICC is indicated for short or long term peripheral access to the central Venous system for intravenous therapy, blood sampling, infusion and power injection of contrast media.
  • 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