—#109883

Product

Arrow International, Inc. 7FR 3-Lumen Arrowg+ard Blue Plus(R) Pressure Injectable Central Venous Catheter - Catalog number CDC-42703-XP1A The multiple-lumen pressure injectable catheter permits venous access to central circulation and injection of contrast media. The ARROWg+ard(R) antimicrobial surface is intended to provide protection against catheter-related infections.

FDA product code: FOZ — Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: General Hospital
510(k) numbers: K071538
Affected lot / code info: Lot number RF2033361

Why it was recalled

Arrow is recalling the product due to the possibility of voids in the catheter hub which could lead to an interlumen crossover.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

Arrow International sent a Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated June 11, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to take the following action: 1. If you have affected stock, immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products with the catalog and lot numbers listed. 2. To return product complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax to 1-800-343-2935, Attn: Customer Service. This will allow us to document the amount of the 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 product to Arrow International. 3. If you have no affected stock, please complete t he enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-800-343-2935, Attn: Customer Service. 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 1-800-343-2935.

Recalling firm

Firm: Arrow International Inc
Address: 2400 Bernville Road, Reading, Pennsylvania 19605

Distribution

Distribution pattern: USA (nationwide) AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MI, MO, NV, NH, NC, OH, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WI.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2012-06-07
Posted by FDA: 2012-06-19
Terminated: 2014-04-03
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #109883. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.