BEUDAMED
    FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

    Two-Lumen Hemodialysis Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Catheter, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions for High Volume Infusions The Arrow(r) CVC is indicated to provide short-term ( < 30 days) central venous access for treatment of diseases or conditions requiring central venous access including, but not limited to: 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-2306-2017 · Reported June 14, 2017

    Enforcement

    Recall Number
    Z-2306-2017
    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

    Two-Lumen Hemodialysis Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Catheter, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions for High Volume Infusions The Arrow(r) CVC is indicated to provide short-term ( < 30 days) central venous access for treatment of diseases or conditions requiring central venous access including, but not limited to: 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

    The large-bore two-lumen catheter permits venous access to the central circulation for rapid fluid administration, temporary or acute hemodialysis, apheresis and hemofiltration. It may be inserted into the jugular, subclavian, or femoral veins. The ARROWg+ard Blue antimicrobial surface catheter helps provide protection against catheter-related infections resulting from microorganisms migrating the subcutaneous tract along the exterior surface of the catheter when used for infusion. Clinical data have not been collected that demonstrate the use of the ARROWg+ard Blue antimicrobial surface in decreasing catheterrelated infections in hemodialysis patients. The catheter is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections, nor is it indicated for long-term use.

    Code Info

    Material number ASK-22122-MM

    Distribution

    Nationwide Distribution

    Quantity

    unknown-firm reports total devices distributed 43,394