Events

Recall of Device Recall Catheter, Intravascular

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
    74898
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2771-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-02-17
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-10-18
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=148710
  • 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
    Notification of component molding abnormality by supplier used to package certain arrow select kit (ask) products.
  • Action
    The firm, Arrow International, sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification" letter dated 02/19/2016 via FedEx 2-day delivery to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately discontinue use and quarantine any of the affected products found; return product-a customer service representative will contact you with a RGA number and instructions; and complete and return the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form via fax to 1-855-419-8507 Attn: Customer Service or email to recalls@teleflex.com, even if you do not have no affected product. If you have any questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.

Device

Device Recall Catheter, Intravascular
  • Model / Serial
    Lot/Batch Numbers:  23F15L0662,23F15J0260,23F15K0983,23F15G0159,23F15J1102,23F15J0259 23F15C1225,23S15G0973,23F15H1033,23F15F0358,23F15K0345,23F15D1514 23F15C1226,23F15H0919,23F15E1091,23F15H0014,23F15D0241,23F15J0533 23F15E1094,23F15H0020,23F15H0740,23F15K1009,23F15J0431,23F15F1836 23F15H0857,23F15K0012,23F15M0313,23F15G0871,23F15J0285
  • Product Classification
    General Hospital and Personal Use Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    Yes
  • Distribution
    US Distribution to states of: NC, OH, FL, and MD.
  • Product Description
    Cather, Ultrasound, Intravascular || The VPS Stylet and Console are indicated for guidance and tip positioning for central venous catheters.
  • 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