—#164911

Product

Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip Catheter, CS-15853-E Product CVCs are intended to permit venous access to the central circulation through a single puncture site by way of the femoral, jugular, or subclavian veins.

FDA product code: DQY — Catheter, Percutaneous
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers: K862056
Affected lot / code info: 71F18A0682

Why it was recalled

The recalling firm has received complaints related to increased resistance encountered when introducing the CVC over the spring wire guide. This may lead to procedural delay, and there may be need of medical intervention by exchanging the catheter for another CVC catheter.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Employee error

Action the firm took

On May 11, 2018, the firm sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter to affected customers via FedEx. Distributors were instructed to take the following actions: 1. Immediately discontinue distribution and quarantine any products with the product code and lot number listed above. 2. Using the provided customer letter and Recall Acknowledgement Form templates, communicate this recall to any of your customers who have received product included within the scope of the recall. 3. Have the customers return any affected product to you, together with a completed Recall Acknowledgement Form, for consolidation and return to Arrow International. In the event that an alternative approach is needed, contact Arrow International Customer Service for more information at 1-866-396-2111. 4. To return affected products from your inventory, 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 product to Arrow International. 5. Once you have completed returning all of the recalled products from your own inventory, and collecting and consolidating all of the recalled products from your customers, please check the box on the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form that indicates that you have completed the recall and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service, or email it to recalls@teleflex.com. This will allow us to document completion of the recall. 6. If you and your customers 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.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Distributor in FL. International distribution to Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Greece, and Italy.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2018-05-11
Terminated: 2020-04-20
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #164911. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.