Recall Z-0282-2019 ยท FOZ Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days
Arrow International Inc
Arrow AGB + Multi-Lumen CVC Kit, Cat. No. CDC-42703-B1A. Product Usage - The Arrow CVC is intended to provide short-term (< 30 days) central venous access for treatment of diseases or conditions requiring central venous access, including, but not limited to the following: Lack of usable peripheral IV sites, Central venous pressure monitoring, Total parenteral nutrition (TPN), Infusions of fluids,
| Date | Aug 30, 2018 |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | The product was shipped after its expiry date due to a system error. The product lidstock identifies the correct expiration date however the accompanying purchase order shipping documentation identifies an incorrect expiration date. Per standard clinical practice the lidstock would most likely be checked prior to use and the product would not be used leading to a minor delay while a replacement is located. In the unlikely event that the product lidstock is not checked prior to use, there is potential for use of expired product, and product functionality/or sterility cannot be guaranteed. |
| Root cause | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | On August 29, 2018, the firm notified customers via an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter. The letter informed customers of the product issue. Customers were advised to do the following: 1. If you have affected stock, immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products with the product code and lot number listed above, so that the affected products can be returned to Arrow. 2. To return product, complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to recalls@teleflex.com. This will allow us to document the amount of product you |
| Quantity | 105 |
| Distribution | US nationwide in the states of CA, FL, NC, and RI. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K993691 | ARROWG +ARD BLUE PLUS ANTIMICROBIAL MULTI-LUMEN CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER Arrow Intl., Inc., Mar 8, 2000 |