—#165078

Product

VPS Rhythm ECG Accessory Pack with Johans Adapter, REF RHY-100-ECGJ Product Usage: To provide real time tip location information of a central venous catheter by utilization of ECG to observe P-wave changes as the tip approaches the right atrium of the heart via the Superior Vena Cava (SVC). The VPS Rhythm Device is appropriate for final catheter tip placement in any catheter that is intended to be placed in the lower 1/3 of the SVC near the cavo-atrial junction (CAJ). Catheters that are traditionally considered CVCs that are intended to be placed in the right atrium, or any location other than the lower 1/3 SVC (e.g. chronic hemodialysis catheters placed in the right atrium).

FDA product code: LJS — Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: General Hospital
510(k) numbers: K160925
Affected lot / code info: Lot Numbers: 13F17A0287 & 13F17C0018

Why it was recalled

Product pouch label may not easily identify the lot number, expiration date and associated symbols..

Root cause (FDA determination)

Labeling False and Misleading

Action the firm took

On May 17, 2018, Arrow International issued Urgent Medical Device Recall Notices and Response Forms to impacted customers via FedEx 2-day. Customers were advised 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, 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. Soon after, a customer service representative will contact customers 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 Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to recalls@teleflex.com. This will allow the firm to document your receipt of the letter. Customers with questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-396-2111.

Recalling firm

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

Distribution

Distribution pattern: US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AR, AZ, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA & WA

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2018-05-17
Terminated: 2020-12-02
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #165078. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.