Recall Z-1823-2012 ยท FOZ Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days
Arrow International Inc
Arrow International, Inc. 7FR 3-Lumen Arrowg+ard Blue Plus(R) Pressure Injectable Central Venous Catheter - Catalog number CDC-42703-XP1A The multiple-lumen pressure injectable catheter permits venous access to central circulation and injection of contrast media. The ARROWg+ard(R) antimicrobial surface is intended to provide protection against catheter-related infections.
| Date | Jun 19, 2012 (initiated Jun 7, 2012) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Arrow is recalling the product due to the possibility of voids in the catheter hub which could lead to an interlumen crossover. |
| Root cause | Nonconforming Material/Component |
| Action | Arrow International sent a Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated June 11, 2012, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product the problem and the action needed to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to take the following action: 1. If you have affected stock, immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products with the catalog and lot numbers listed. 2. To return product complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax to 1-800-343-2935, Attn: Customer Service. This will allow us to document the amount of the product you have on |
| Quantity | 1,085 |
| Distribution | USA (nationwide) AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MI, MO, NV, NH, NC, OH, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WI. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K071538 | ARROW, ARROWG+ARD AND ARROWG+ARD BLUE PLUS PRESSURE INJECTABLE CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER Arrow International, Inc., Aug 30, 2007 |