Recall Z-2290-2017 ยท FOZ Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days
Arrow International Inc
Arrow Access Kit with Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 5 Fr. Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter The Arrow GlideThru" Peel-Away Sheath/Dilator Introducer is used for the percutaneous introduction of diagnostic or therapuetic devices into the vasculature
| Date | Mar 20, 2017 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | Arrow International initiated the recall due to reports of safety cover disengagement and needlestick injury for the BD Eclipse Needle that are packaged with certain Arrow products. |
| Root cause | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | Arrow International sent an Urgent Medical Device Notification Letter dated April 5, 2017, to affected customers to inform them of the issue. The notice provided safety instructions for using the product and instructed customers to return the enclosed acknowledgement form indicating the notice was received, and fax it to 855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to recalls@teleflex.com. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-866-246-6990. For questions regarding this recall call 610-378-0131. |
| Quantity | unknown-firm reports total devices distributed 43,394 |
| Distribution | Nationwide Distribution |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K002507 | TWO-LUMEN CENTRAL VENOUS ACCESS KIT WITH HEMOSTASIS VALVE/SIDE PORT Arrow Intl., Inc., Mar 21, 2001 |