ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0076-2015 ยท DQY Catheter, Percutaneous

Arrow International Inc

Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit

DateOct 16, 2014 (initiated Sep 18, 2014)
StatusTerminated
ReasonArrow International, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall for product code AK- 12703, lot number RF3039028 because the label on the outer corrugate is labeled with the incorrect expiration date. All kits packaged within the corrugate are correctly labeled. There is no risk to the patient as the kits within the corrugate are labeled with the correct expiration date.
Root causeLabeling False and Misleading
ActionArrow International sent an Medical Device Advisory Notifications letter dated September 18, 2014, sent to direct accounts to notify them about the product, problem, and actions to be taken. Arrow International, Inc. (Arrow) is notifying customers that the label on the outer corrugate for the above mentioned product code and lot number is labeled with the incorrect expiration date. All kits packaged within the corrugate are correctly labeled. There is no risk to the patient as the kits within the corrugate are labeled with the correct expiration date. Arrow International, Inc. is committed t
Quantity65
DistributionUS Distribution including the states of MD, NC , LA , IN , OH, KY, CA , PA , NY and NV.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K862056[CENTRAL VENOUS][MULTI-LUMEN] CATHETER W/FLEX TIP
Arrow Intl., Inc., Aug 25, 1986