FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

The Arrow Edge Hemodialysis Catheterization Set Long-Term Access and NextStep Antegrade Hemodialysis Catheterization Set, Long-Term Access, part numbers: AC-15192-SFX, AC-15232-SFX, AC-15272-SFX, AC-15312-SFX, AC-15422-SFX, CS-15192-SFX, CS-15192-SFXM, CS-15232-SFX, CS-15242-I, CS-15272-SFX, CS-15282-I, CS-15312-SFX, CS-15322-I, CS-15362-I, CS-15422-SFX, CS-15502-SFX, CS-15552-I, CSD-15242-I, CSD-15282-I, and CSD-15322-I. The Arrow Edge Hemodialysis Catheterization Set and NextStep Antegrade Hemodialysis Catheterization Set is indicated for use in attaining long- term vascular access for hemodialysis and apheresis.

Recall: Z-1007-2015 · Reported January 28, 2015

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1007-2015
Event ID
69938
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Arrow International Inc
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
January 28, 2015
Initiation Date
February 4, 2013
Classification Date
January 22, 2015
Termination Date
October 14, 2016
Address
2400 Bernville Road, N/A, Reading, PA, 19605, United States

Description

The Arrow Edge Hemodialysis Catheterization Set Long-Term Access and NextStep Antegrade Hemodialysis Catheterization Set, Long-Term Access, part numbers: AC-15192-SFX, AC-15232-SFX, AC-15272-SFX, AC-15312-SFX, AC-15422-SFX, CS-15192-SFX, CS-15192-SFXM, CS-15232-SFX, CS-15242-I, CS-15272-SFX, CS-15282-I, CS-15312-SFX, CS-15322-I, CS-15362-I, CS-15422-SFX, CS-15502-SFX, CS-15552-I, CSD-15242-I, CSD-15282-I, and CSD-15322-I. The Arrow Edge Hemodialysis Catheterization Set and NextStep Antegrade Hemodialysis Catheterization Set is indicated for use in attaining long- term vascular access for hemodialysis and apheresis.

Reason

The tunneling sheath packaged within the kits can crack during placement. If the tunneling sheath cracks, it can cause a delay in treatment for the time it takes to retrieve a replacement kit.

Code Info

Lot numbers: RF2095946, RF2056557, RF2058764, RF2060829, RF2084897, RF2084162, RF2071325,RF2060831, RF2083836, RF2096027, RF2107409, RF2108329, RF2119933, RF2060836, RF2060899, RF2083837, RF2084898, RF2107410, RF2108324, RF2071317, RF2121827, RF2058355, RF2060414, RF2108326, RF2060811, RF2110441, RF2069798, RF2121821, RF2069964, RF2122497, RF2110442, RF2058357, RF2119935, RF2108330, RF2121820, RF2057719, RF2056545, RF2111259, RF2096348.

Distribution

Worldwide Distribution -- US and Canada.

Quantity

2,480