ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-0256-04 ยท DYB Introducer, Catheter

Arrow International Inc

Arrow Low Profile Port with Attachable Silicone Rubber Catheters/10 Fr. Introducer Kit Implantable (Product # AP-06042) [NB: titanium port]. Product # AP-06042 kit contains 1 low profile implantable titanium port, 2 attachable silicone rubber catheters (8.4 Fr. x 75 cm and 9.6 Fr x 75 cm), 10 Fr. Introducer kit (spring-wire guide, introducer needle, sheath), injection needle, syringe, tunneling in

DateJul 20, 2004 (initiated Nov 4, 2003)
StatusTerminated
ReasonThe 9.6 Fr. x 75 cm silicone rubber catheter was a higher durometer (less flexible) than previously provided.
Root causeOther
ActionThe firm began notification of consignees via U.S. mail on 11/4/03. A notice of the recall was also posted on the firm''s website (search for 'recall').
Quantity913
DistributionProduct was distributed internationally (France, Germany, Mexico, United Kingdom, Singapore, Brazil, Australia) and domestically. Domestic distribution was concentrated in the Midwest and Eastern portions of the US. Total direct accounts : Distributors/dealers, international - 7 Distributors/d
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

K921475A-PORT IMPLANT VASCULAR ACCESS SYST CATH - 75CM
Therex Corp., Oct 16, 1992
K933316THEREX LOW-PROFILE PORT DETACHED CATHETER SYSTEM
Therex Corp., Feb 23, 1994
K934802THEREX LOW-PROFILE PORT-TITANIUM
Therex Corp., Mar 22, 1994
K960200INTROSTAT LEAD INTRODUCER
Msi, Inc., Jul 2, 1996