BEUDAMED
    FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

    Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter, Sharps Safety Features, and Maximal Barrier Precautions The ARROWg+ard Blue Plus" antimicrobial catheter is indicated in the short-term ( < 30 days) treatment of diseases or conditions requiring central venous access including, but not limited to the following: multiple infusions of fluids, medications, or chemotherapy; infusion of fluids that are hypertonic, hyperosmolar, or have divergent pH values; frequent blood sampling or blodd/blood component infusions; infusion of incompatible medications; central venous pressure monitoring; lack of usable peripheral IV sites; replacement of multiple peripheral sites for IV access

    Recall: Z-2276-2017 · Reported June 14, 2017

    Enforcement

    Recall Number
    Z-2276-2017
    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

    Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter, Sharps Safety Features, and Maximal Barrier Precautions The ARROWg+ard Blue Plus" antimicrobial catheter is indicated in the short-term ( < 30 days) treatment of diseases or conditions requiring central venous access including, but not limited to the following: multiple infusions of fluids, medications, or chemotherapy; infusion of fluids that are hypertonic, hyperosmolar, or have divergent pH values; frequent blood sampling or blodd/blood component infusions; infusion of incompatible medications; central venous pressure monitoring; lack of usable peripheral IV sites; replacement of multiple peripheral sites for IV access

    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-45703-PHHM1

    Distribution

    Nationwide Distribution

    Quantity

    unknown-firm reports total devices distributed 43,394 each