FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#149019

Product

Radial Artery Catheterization Kit with Sharps Safety Features Permits access to the peripheral arterial circulation. The safety feature is intended to help minimize the risk of sharps injuries when using the device.

FDA product code
DQXWire, Guide, Catheter
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers
K810675
Affected lot / code info
Device Listing # D025180

Why it was recalled

Shipping carton labeling error.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

Teleflex sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated August 23, 2016, via FED-Ex 2 Day Air. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately discontinue use and quarantine all affected products. Instructions for the products return were provided in the firm's recall notification letter. Customers were asked to complete the enclosed Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email it to recalls@teleflex.com. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-866-246-6990.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide Distribution to OH, IN, TN, NC, and KY.

Timeline

Recall initiated
2016-08-08
Posted by FDA
2016-09-07
Terminated
2017-08-22
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #149019. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.