—#82808

Product

12 French 3 Lumen 16 cm Large-Bore Central Venous Catheters. Product numbers AK-12123-H, CS-12123-E, MA-12123, and MC-12123. The large-bore multiple-lumen catheter permits venous access to the central circulation for rapid fluid administration. It may be inserted into the jugular, subclavian, or femoral veins.

FDA product code: FOZ — Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days
Device class: Class 2
Medical specialty: General Hospital
510(k) numbers: K970864
Affected lot / code info: Product number AK-12123-H - Lot numbers: RF8045004, RF8072289, RF8084254, RF8107640, RF8108841, RF8110482, RF8122717, RF9027113, RF9030981; Product number CS-12123-E - Lot numbers: RF8032041, RF8043417, RF8058142, RF8060023, RF8072220, RF8084333, RF8097145, RF8109080, RF8110116, RF9015982, ZF7126427, ZF8027168, ZF8027448, ZF8037862, ZF8048194, ZF8048672, ZF8059197, ZF8069577, ZF8090983, ZF8091196, ZF8101854, ZF8102010, ZF8112852, ZF8124161, ZF9014366, ZF9025408, ZF9035840, ZF9046856; Product number MA-12123 - Lot numbers: ZF8027407, ZF8059146, ZF8090984, ZF9014354, ZF9046854; and Product number MC-12123 - Lot numbers: RF8057141 and RF8083743.

Why it was recalled

Wire guide can have difficulty passing through catheter juncture hub or being removed from the catheter.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Nonconforming Material/Component

Action the firm took

The recalling firm issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 5/11/09 to their customers informing them of the problem and the potential consequences. The letter asked customers to check their stock, cease use and distribution, and quarantine the affected products. They are to contact Arrow's Customer Service Department at 1-800-523-8446 for a Return Authorization Number; complete the Recall Acknowledgement & Stock Status Form and fax to 1-800-343-2935; and return any affected product. The letter states that Arrow can provide either replacement with a similar product at no charge or credit customers' accounts. Additional information or clarification can be obtained by calling Customer Service at 1-800-523-8446.

Recalling firm

Firm: Arrow International Inc
Address: 2400 Bernville Road, Reading, Pennsylvania 19605

Distribution

Distribution pattern: Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Japan, Republic of Korea, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Taiwan, Ukraine, and United Kingdom.

Timeline

Recall initiated: 2009-05-08
Posted by FDA: 2009-08-10
Terminated: 2010-07-29
Status: —

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #82808. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.