FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#148710

Product

Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long Term Greater than 30 days. An access kit only, contains no base components

FDA product code
LJSCatheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
General Hospital
510(k) numbers
K061289
Affected lot / code info
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

Why it was recalled

Notification of component molding abnormality by supplier used to package certain Arrow Select Kit (ASK) products.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Unknown/Undetermined by firm

Action the firm took

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.

Recalling firm

Firm
Arrow International Inc
Address
2400 Bernville Rd, Reading, Pennsylvania 19605-9607

Distribution

Distribution pattern
US Distribution to states of: NC, OH, FL, and MD.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-02-17
Terminated
2017-10-18
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #148710. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.