—#162585

Product

ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS catheter, Catalog Number: ASK-45854-NG Product Usage: The ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS catheter permits venous access to central circulation by way of subclavian, jugular, and femoral veins. The ARROWg+ard technology is intended to provide protection against catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs). It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections nor is it indicated for long-term use (> 30 days). Clinical effectiveness of the ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS catheter in preventing CRBSIs compared to the original ARROWg+ard Blue catheter has not been studied.

FDA product code: FOZ — Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: General Hospital
510(k) numbers: K993691
Affected lot / code info: Lot Numbers: 23F16H0744, 23F16J0072, 23F17B0781

Why it was recalled

Certain lots may be missing information at the bottom of the lid including the lot number, expiration date, and Unique Device Identification (UDI) information.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

Arrow International sent Notification letters to DISTRIBUTORS that include the following instructions: 1. Discontinue distribution and quarantine any affected products. 2. Inspect affected products to identify whether they have the lot number, expiration date, and UDI information. Products missing this information should be returned. 3. Using the provided Customer Letter and Acknowledgement Form templates, communicate this recall to any customers who have received affected products. Customers should return mislabeled products. Products that are properly labeled should not be returned. 4. Any customers with mislabeled products should return them with a completed Acknowledgement Form. 6. If you and customers have no affected stock please complete and return the Acknowledgment Form. Notification letters to RISK MANAGERS include the following instructions: 1. Discontinue use and quarantine any affected products. 2. Inspect affected products and identify whether they have the lot number, expiration date, and UDI information. Products missing this information should be returned to the Distributor. 3. Complete the Acknowledgement Form whether or not there is affected product that must be returned. For questions 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: United States in the state of FL.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2017-12-21
Posted by FDA: 2018-03-21
Terminated: 2020-04-20
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #162585. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.