—#163894

Product

Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Sheath, Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port, Sharps Safety Features, and Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters; Product Codes: ASK-29803-SJH, ASK-29903-SJH, and ASK-29903-UW1

FDA product code: DYB — Introducer, Catheter
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers: K940079
Affected lot / code info: Lot Numbers: Product Codes ASK-29803-SJH: 13F17A0276 13F17D0104 13F17F0165 13F17G0452 13F17H0251 13F17K0284 13F17L0363 Product code ASK-29903-SJH: 13F17C0105 13F17E0803 13F17G0422 13F17H0161 13F17H0204 13F17K0193 13F17M0197 Product code ASK-29903-UW1: 13F16L0231 13F17F0691

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 #163894. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.