—#163872

Product

Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters; Product Code: ASK-09903-UPA

FDA product code: DYB — Introducer, Catheter
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers: K780532
Affected lot / code info: Lot Numbers: 13F17E0762 13F17F0599 13F17H0058 13F17J0241 13F17L0114 13F17L0485

Why it was recalled

Product sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Under Investigation by firm

Action the firm took

On April 11, 2018 Arrow International mailed Urgent Medical Device Recall notifications to affected customers. Customers were instructed to take the following actions: 1. If you have affected stock, immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products with the product codes and lot numbers listed above, so that the affected products can be returned to Arrow. 2. To return product, complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to recalls@teleflex.com. This will allow us to document the amount of 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 products to Arrow International. 3. If you have no affected stock, please complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to recalls@teleflex.com. This will allow us to document your receipt of this letter. Customers with questions may contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at (866)246-6990.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, CANADA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ECUADOR, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HONG KONG, INDONESIA, IRELAND, ITALY, JAPAN, KOREA, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, PANAMA, PHILIPPINES, POLAND, PUERTO RICO, ROMANIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SINGAPORE, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWEDEN, SWITZERLAND, THAILAND, TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO, UNITED KINGDOM

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2018-04-11
Terminated: 2020-05-15
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #163872. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.