Events

Recall of Device Recall Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit

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
    78681
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-0486-2018
  • Event Initiated Date
    2017-07-10
  • 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=160107
  • 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
    Needle, hypodermic, single lumen - Product Code FMI
  • Reason
    Needle supplier indicated the presence of loose polypropylene foreign matter above release specification.
  • Action
    On July 10, 2017, Arrow International distributed Urgent Medical Device Recall notice and acknowledgment forms to customers. Customers are advised to take the following actions: 1. If you have affected stock, immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products listed in the notice, so that the affected products can be returned to Arrow. 2. To return product, complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419- 8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to recalls@teleflex.com. This will allow us to document the amount of product you have on hand for return. A customer service representative will contact you with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of products to Arrow International. 3. If you have no affected stock, please complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to recalls@teleflex.com. This will allow us to document your receipt of this letter. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 18662466990.

Device

Device Recall Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit
  • Model / Serial
    Lot Numbers: 1) 23F16H0859 & 2) 23F16J0547
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    ...
  • Product Description
    Radial Artery Catheterization Set, 1) NA-04550-1A & 2) NA-04550-X1A, device permits access to the peripheral arterial circulation or to other small vessels.
  • 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