—#206174

Product

ARROW QuickFlash Radial Artery Catherization (wire, guide, catheter), Part Numbers: a) REF AK-04220; b) REF ASK-04220-FMH1; c) REF ASK-04220-HHC; d) REF ASK-04220-KSP; e) REF ASK-04220-PSU; f) REF ASK-04220-UCL1; g) REF ASK-04500-AH; h) REF ASK-04500-HF-S; i) REF NA-04220-S1A; j) REF NA-04220-X1A; k) REF RA-04220; l) REF RA-04220-W

FDA product code: DQX — Wire, Guide, Catheter
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: Cardiovascular
510(k) numbers: K160018
Affected lot / code info: a) REF AK-04220, UDI/DI 20801902190943, Lot Numbers: 13F22E0436, 13F22H0360, 33F23E0375, 33F23K0032, 33F23J0443, 33F23L0862; UDI/DI 30801902121616, Lot Numbers: 13F22L0105, 13F23A0651, 33F23C0100, 33F23F0347, 33F23E0501, 33F23G0141; b) REF ASK-04220-FMH1, UDI/DI 20801902111665, Lot Numbers: 33F23B0525, 33F23H0100; c) REF ASK-04220-HHC, UDI/DI 20801902190851, Lot Numbers: 33F23F0067, 33F23K0278, 33F23G0478, 33F23H0101; d) REF ASK-04220-KSP, UDI/DI 20801902156406, Lot Numbers: 33F23E0709, 33F23H0102, 33F23H0918, 33F23J0607; e) REF ASK-04220-PSU, UDI/DI 40801902121446, Lot Numbers: 33F23F0331, 33F23G0663; f) REF ASK-04220-UCL1, UDI/DI 20801902159124, Lot Numbers: 33F23F0801, 33F23C0726, 33F23H0320; g) REF ASK-04500-AH, UDI/DI 20801902114048, Lot Numbers: 33F23E0731, 33F23H0103, 33F23H0395; h) REF ASK-04500-HF-S, UDI/DI 40801902118002, Lot Numbers: 33F23F0202, 33F23H0104, 33F23H0396; i) REF NA-04220-S1A, UDI/DI 20801902139416, Lot Numbers: 33F23J0671; j) REF NA-04220-X1A, UDI/DI 20801902136606, Lot Numbers: 33F23F0704; k) REF RA-04220, UDI/DI 20801902180678, Lot Numbers: 14F23B0041; UDI/DI 30801902193309, Lot Numbers: 14F21L0189, 14F21L0190, 14F21L0250, 14F21L0251, 14F21L0252, 14F21L0253, 14F21M0130, 14F21M0131, 14F21M0205, 14F21M0206, 14F22A0044, 14F22A0123, 14F22A0124, 14F22A0143, 14F22A0144, 14F22B0163, 14F22B0164, 14F22B0175, 14F22C0017, 14F22C0018, 14F22C0019, 14F22C0020, 14F22C0021, 14F22C0022, 14F22C0216, 14F22C0284, 14F22C0346, 14F22C0347, 14F22D0023, 14F22D0024, 14F22D0110, 14F22D0217, 14F22D0291, 14S22D0218, 14F22E0016, 14F22E0173, 14F22E0215, 14F22F0003, 14F22F0062, 14F22F0208, 14F22F0209, 14F22F0210, 14F22F0212, 14F22F0335, 14F22F0336, 14F22G0297, 14F22G0298, 14F22G0325, 14F22G0326, 14F22H0078, 14F22H0079, 14F22H0250, 14F22J0078, 14F22J0079, 14F22J0080, 14F22J0081, 14F22J0082, 14F22J0083, 14F22J0257; UDI/DI 30801902210631, Lot Numbers: 14F22K0182, 14F22K0183, 14F22K0184, 14F22K0185, 14F22K0223, 14F22M0032, 14F22M0033, 14F22M0034, 14F22M0035, 14F22M0036, 14F22M0132, 14F23B0042, 14F23B0142, 14F23B0143, 14F23B0144, 14F23B0154, 14F23D0203, 14F23D0204, 14F23D0205, 14F23D0206, 14F23D0207, 14F23E0093, 14F23E0094, 14F23E0210, 14F23E0211, 14F23F0036, 14F23F0037, 14F23F0038, 14F23F0252, 14F23F0253, 14F23F0377, 14F23F0378, 14F23F0379, 14F23G0147, 14F23G0148, 14F23G0149, 14F23G0150, 14F23G0151, 14F23G0252, 14F23H0087, 14F23H0088, 14F23H0089, 14F23H0090, 14F23H0163, 14F23H0253, 14F23H0254, 14F23H0255, 14F23J0031, 14F23J0032, 14F23J0137, 14F23J0138, 14F23J0276, 14F23J0277; l) REF RA-04220-W, UDI/DI 30801902193316, Lot Numbers: 13F22E0142, 13F22H0417, 13F22J0586, 13F22M0442, 13F23C0015, 13F23J0017; UDI/DI 30801902202988, Lot Numbers: 13F22F0124, 13F23B0363, 13F23H0010, 13F23J0013, 13F23K0001

Why it was recalled

Teleflex is initiating this voluntary recall for the above-mentioned products due to reports received indicating a potentially defective component. The complaints received relate to resistance of the guidewire handle/chamber during use. The possible immediate health consequences of the component issue are arterial vasospasm and vessel injury arising from multiple arterial punctures with repeated attempts.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Process control

Action the firm took

Teleflex/ARROW INTERNATIONAL issued an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" notice to its consignees on 02/12/2024 via letter delivered via FedEx. The notice explained the issue, potential risk, and requested the following actions: Identify affected product in inventory, cease use, and quarantine pending return. If affected product is found, mark the applicable checkbox on the Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, including Attn: Customer Service or using the e-mail address recalls@teleflex.com. A customer service representative will contact you with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of products to Teleflex Medical. If no product is inventory or on hand, mark the applicable checkbox on the Acknowledgement Form and return the form to Teleflex at the contact details provided. Distributors: Provide this field safety notice to all customers who have received impacted product. Each of your customers is then required to complete the Acknowledgement Form and return it to you. Immediately check your inventory for impacted product. Cease use and distribution of impacted product and immediately quarantine the affected product. You may then return all product in scope. Should you require further information or support concerning this issue, please contact Customer Service via email: recalls@teleflex.com, phone: 1-866-396-2111, or FAX: 1-855-419-8507 using the details provided below. Customer Service hours of operation are 8am 7pm EST.

Recalling firm

Firm: ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc.
Address: 3015 Carrington Mill Blvd, Morrisville, North Carolina 27560-5437

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (foreign) to countries of: AE, AR, AT, AU, BE, BH, BR, CA, CN, CO, CY, DE, EC, EE, ES, FR, GR, HK, HR, IT, KW, LB, LU, MX, MY, NL, NZ, PH, PL, QA, RU, SA, SE, SG, SI, TH, TW, and UK.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2024-02-12
Posted by FDA: 2024-03-21
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #206174. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.