BEUDAMED
    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-2259-2017 · Reported June 14, 2017

    Enforcement

    Recall Number
    Z-2259-2017
    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

    Material Number ASK-21142-HF2

    Distribution

    Nationwide Distribution

    Quantity

    43,394 units