Recall Z-0004-2024 ยท LJS Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days
ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc.
Arrow ErgoPack Pressure Injectable Arrowg+ard Blue Advance Three-Lumen PICC pre-loaded with Arrow VPS TipTracker Stylet, REF CDC-45563-TTS; catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, long-term greater than 30 days
| Date | Oct 5, 2023 (initiated Aug 10, 2023) |
| Status | Open, Classified |
| Reason | This recall has been initiated due to reports that the product code and product name were incorrectly listed on the lidstock of affected kits. |
| Root cause | Under Investigation by firm |
| Action | Teleflex/Arrow International issue an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL notice on 08/10/2023 by FedEx 2nd day mail. The letter explained the problem, risk to patient, and requested the following actions: Medical facilities: Immediately cease use and distribution of affected product and quarantine for return. Distributors: Immediately cease use and distribution of affected product and quarantine for return. Provide a copy of this recall notice to all customers who have received impacted product. Request they complete the Acknowledgement Form and return it to you. Firm is requesting return |
| Quantity | 172 units |
| Distribution | US |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K160925 | VPS Rhythm Device with TipTracker Technology Arrow International, Inc. (A Subsidiary of Teleflex, Inc.), Dec 22, 2016 |