Recall Z-2333-2017 ยท FOZ Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days
Arrow International Inc
1) ARROWg+ard Blue MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit 2) ARROWg+ard Blue PSI Kit 3) ARROWg+ard Blue MAC Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit 4) ARROWg+ard Blue PSI Kit The MACTM two-Lumen Central Venous Access Device with ARROWg+ard Blue permits venous access and catheter introduction to the central circulation. It may be inserted into the jugular, subclavian, or femoral veins
| Date | May 9, 2017 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Arrow International is recalling the affected product because the packaging may not be completely sealed, which may compromise sterility. |
| Root cause | Packaging |
| Action | Arrow International sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification Letter dated May 11, 2017, to affected customers. The firm's notification letter is requesting that customers immediately assess their current inventory and to discontinue and quarantine any product with the specific lot codes listed in the letter. In addition, customers were asked to complete the Recall Acknowledgement form and fax or email it back to Customer Service so they can receive a Returns Good Authorization Number for the product's return. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their local sales re |
| Quantity | 27,485 untis distributed in U.S., 4,371 units distributed internationally |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Canada |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K011761 | MAC TWO-LUMEN CENTRAL VENOUS KIT WITH ARROWG ARD BLUE ANTIMICROBIAL SURFACE AND INTEGRAL HEMOSTASIS VALVE/SIDE PORT Arrow Intl., Inc., Oct 31, 2001 |