FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#161613

Product

Pressure Injectable ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS Multi Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit; Product code: ASK-45703-PHF2; Exp. Dates Feb 2018 - Nov 2018

FDA product code
FOZCatheter, 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: 23F17D0182

Why it was recalled

These finished good kits may contain the incorrect Springwire Guide (SWG).

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

On October 17, 2017 an Urgent Medical Device recall letter from Arrow International was issued to customers requesting that customers review their inventory for product, which should immediately be discontinued and quarantined. The products are then to be returned to the firm. Questions or concerns can be directed to: Customer Service at 18662466990.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Distribution US Nationwide

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-10-17
Posted by FDA
2018-02-20
Terminated
2020-04-14
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #161613. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.