Recall Z-0181-2018

Arrow International Inc · initiated June 1, 2017

Class II Terminated

Class II – products that might cause a temporary health problem or pose a slight threat of a serious nature

Product

ARROW PICC powered by ARROW VPS Stylet The Pressure Injectable PICC is indicated for short or long term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, blood sampling, infusion, power injection of contrast media and allows for central venous pressure monitoring

Codes / lots: Lot/Batch Number: 23F16K0055

Reason for recall

There is a possibility that the finished good kits may contain 5 Fr peel-away sheaths instead of the required 4 Fr peel-away sheaths.

FDA-determined cause: Mixed-up of materials/components

Action taken

Arrow International sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated June 1, 2017, and Recall Acknowledgement Form to their domestic consignees via FedEx 2-day. Customers were advised to immediately inspect stock, discontinue use and quarantine any products with the product codes and lot numbers listed, so that the affected products can be returned to Arrow. 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 the firm to document the amount of product you have on hand for return. A customer service representative will the customer with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of products to Arrow International. 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 the company to document your receipt of the letter. Customers that have any questions can contact their local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.

Details

Recall number
Z-0181-2018
Initiated
June 1, 2017
Terminated
April 13, 2020
Product code
LJS – Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution to AZ, CA, MA, MO, NC, NY, OR & SD
Recalling firm
Arrow International Inc, Reading, PA

Official FDA recall record

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