Recall Z-2336-2018 ยท DQY Catheter, Percutaneous
Arrow International Inc
Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip Catheter, CS-15853-E Product CVCs are intended to permit venous access to the central circulation through a single puncture site by way of the femoral, jugular, or subclavian veins.
| Date | May 11, 2018 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The recalling firm has received complaints related to increased resistance encountered when introducing the CVC over the spring wire guide. This may lead to procedural delay, and there may be need of medical intervention by exchanging the catheter for another CVC catheter. |
| Root cause | Employee error |
| Action | On May 11, 2018, the firm sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter to affected customers via FedEx. Distributors were instructed to take the following actions: 1. Immediately discontinue distribution and quarantine any products with the product code and lot number listed above. 2. Using the provided customer letter and Recall Acknowledgement Form templates, communicate this recall to any of your customers who have received product included within the scope of the recall. 3. Have the customers return any affected product to you, together with a completed Recall Acknowledgement Form, for co |
| Quantity | 1200 |
| Distribution | Distributor in FL. International distribution to Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Greece, and Italy. |
| FDA record | Open 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 |