FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS catheter, Catalog Number: ASK-45854-NG Product Usage: The ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS¿ catheter permits venous access to central circulation by way of subclavian, jugular, and femoral veins. The ARROWg+ard technology is intended to provide protection against catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs). It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections nor is it indicated for long-term use (> 30 days). Clinical effectiveness of the ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS¿ catheter in preventing CRBSIs compared to the original ARROWg+ard Blue¿ catheter has not been studied.

Recall: Z-1152-2018 · Reported March 28, 2018

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-1152-2018
Event ID
79528
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Arrow International Inc
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
E-Mail
Report Date
March 28, 2018
Initiation Date
December 21, 2017
Classification Date
March 21, 2018
Termination Date
April 20, 2020
Address
2400 Bernville Rd, N/A, Reading, PA, 19605-9607, United States

Description

ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS catheter, Catalog Number: ASK-45854-NG Product Usage: The ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS¿ catheter permits venous access to central circulation by way of subclavian, jugular, and femoral veins. The ARROWg+ard technology is intended to provide protection against catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs). It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections nor is it indicated for long-term use (> 30 days). Clinical effectiveness of the ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS¿ catheter in preventing CRBSIs compared to the original ARROWg+ard Blue¿ catheter has not been studied.

Reason

Certain lots may be missing information at the bottom of the lid including the lot number, expiration date, and Unique Device Identification (UDI) information.

Code Info

Lot Numbers: 23F16H0744, 23F16J0072, 23F17B0781

Distribution

United States in the state of FL.

Quantity

420