FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Sheath, Integral Hemostatis Valve/Side Port, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 7.5-8 Fr. Catheters. The Arrow Percutaneous Sheath Introducer permits venous access and catheter introduction to the central circulation. The ARROWg+ard antimicrobial surface is intended to help provide protection against sheath-related infections. The sheath is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections, nor is it indicated for long-term use

Recall: Z-2261-2017 · Reported June 14, 2017

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2261-2017
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

Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Sheath, Integral Hemostatis Valve/Side Port, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 7.5-8 Fr. Catheters. The Arrow Percutaneous Sheath Introducer permits venous access and catheter introduction to the central circulation. The ARROWg+ard antimicrobial surface is intended to help provide protection against sheath-related infections. The sheath 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-29803-MM

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

43,394 units