FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Access Device, Integral Hemostasis Valve, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters The MAC(TM) Multi-Lumen Central Venous Access Device with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) permits venous access and catheter introduction to the central circulation. It may be inserted into the jugular, subclavian, or femoral veins. The ARROWg+ard(R) technology is intended to help provide protection against catheter-related infections. Clinical data have not been collected that demonstrate the use of the ARROWg+ard(R) antimicrobial surface in decreasing catheter-related infections for this device. It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections, nor is it indicated for long-term use.

Recall: Z-2253-2017 · Reported June 14, 2017

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2253-2017
Event ID
76937
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Arrow International Inc
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
June 14, 2017
Initiation Date
March 20, 2017
Classification Date
June 6, 2017
Termination Date
December 18, 2018
Address
2400 Bernville Rd, N/A, Reading, PA, 19605-9607, United States

Description

MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Access Device, Integral Hemostasis Valve, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters The MAC(TM) Multi-Lumen Central Venous Access Device with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) permits venous access and catheter introduction to the central circulation. It may be inserted into the jugular, subclavian, or femoral veins. The ARROWg+ard(R) technology is intended to help provide protection against catheter-related infections. Clinical data have not been collected that demonstrate the use of the ARROWg+ard(R) antimicrobial surface in decreasing catheter-related infections for this device. It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections, nor is it indicated for long-term use.

Reason

Arrow International initiated the recall due to reports of safety cover disengagement and needlestick injury for the BD Eclipse Needle that are packaged with certain Arrow products.

Code Info

510K # K002507; Material number: ASK-21142-HF2

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

unknown-firm reports total devices distributed 43,394 eaches