BEUDAMED
    FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

    Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter and Sharps Safety Features. The multiple-lumen catheter permits venous access to the central circulation by the way of the femoral, jugular, or subclavian veins. The ARROWg+ard Blue Plus antimicrobial catheter is intended to help provide protection against catheter-related infections. It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections nor is it indicated for long-term use. Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days

    Recall: Z-2332-2017 · Reported June 21, 2017

    Enforcement

    Recall Number
    Z-2332-2017
    Event ID
    77232
    Classification
    Class II
    Status
    Terminated
    Product Type
    Devices
    Firm
    Arrow International Inc
    Voluntary / Mandated
    Voluntary: Firm initiated
    Initial Notification
    Letter
    Report Date
    June 21, 2017
    Initiation Date
    May 9, 2017
    Classification Date
    June 12, 2017
    Termination Date
    September 17, 2018
    Address
    2400 Bernville Rd, N/A, Reading, PA, 19605-9607, United States

    Description

    Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter and Sharps Safety Features. The multiple-lumen catheter permits venous access to the central circulation by the way of the femoral, jugular, or subclavian veins. The ARROWg+ard Blue Plus antimicrobial catheter is intended to help provide protection against catheter-related infections. It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections nor is it indicated for long-term use. Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days

    Reason

    Arrow International is recalling the affected product because the packaging may not be completely sealed, which may compromise sterility.

    Code Info

    Material number: ASK-45703-AH, CDC-42703-1A, CDC-42703-1A, CDC-42854-1A, CDC-45703-1A, CDC-45703-A1A, CDC-45703-B1A, CDC-45854-1A, CDC-47702-1A Device Listing D213817

    Distribution

    Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Canada

    Quantity

    27,485 units distributed in U.S., 4,371 units distributed internationally