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Recall of Device Recall Walrus Arterial Embolectomy Catheter

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
    75014
  • Event Risk Class
    Class 2
  • Event Number
    Z-2911-2016
  • Event Initiated Date
    2016-07-07
  • Event Status
    Terminated
  • Event Country
    United States
  • Event Terminated Date
    2017-10-25
  • Event Source
    USFDA
  • Event Source URL
    https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/cdrh/cfdocs/cfres/res.cfm?id=149374
  • 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, embolectomy - Product Code DXE
  • Reason
    Arrow is recalling due to incorrect labeling of products.
  • Action
    The firm, Arrow International, Inc., sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification" letter dated July 07, 2016 via FedEx to its customers. The letter described the product, problems and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products they may have on hand; return product, and complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to recalls@teleflex.com, even if you have no affected stock. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.

Device

Device Recall Walrus Arterial Embolectomy Catheter
  • Model / Serial
    Lot/Batch 14F15H0292, 14F15J0139, 14F15A0174, CF3016366, 14F14E0300, 14F15G0349, 14F15H0261, CF2079921, 14F15J0363, 14F14J0155, 14F15F0406, 14F15E0263, 14F15H0258, 14F15H0251, 14F15G0347. CF2125865, 14F15D0197, 14F15H0025, 14F15H0332, 14F15B0244, 14F15G0348
  • Product Classification
    Cardiovascular Devices
  • Device Class
    2
  • Implanted device?
    No
  • Distribution
    US Nationwide Distribution
  • Product Description
    Walrus Arterial Embolectomy Catheter || The arterial embolectomy catheter is intended for use in removing arterial emboli.
  • 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