FDA Enforcement Class II Terminated

VPS Rhythm ECG Accessory Pack, REF RHY-100-ECGO Product Usage: To provide real time tip location information of a central venous catheter by utilization of ECG to observe P-wave changes as the tip approaches the right atrium of the heart via the Superior Vena Cava (SVC). The VPS Rhythm Device is appropriate for final catheter tip placement in any catheter that is intended to be placed in the lower 1/3 of the SVC near the cavo-atrial junction (CAJ). Catheters that are traditionally considered CVCs that are intended to be placed in the right atrium, or any location other than the lower 1/3 SVC (e.g. chronic hemodialysis catheters placed in the right atrium).

Recall: Z-2383-2018 · Reported July 18, 2018

Enforcement

Recall Number
Z-2383-2018
Event ID
80299
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Product Type
Devices
Firm
Arrow International Inc
Voluntary / Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Initial Notification
Letter
Report Date
July 18, 2018
Initiation Date
May 17, 2018
Classification Date
July 7, 2018
Termination Date
December 2, 2020
Address
2400 Bernville Rd, Reading, PA, 19605-9607, United States

Description

VPS Rhythm ECG Accessory Pack, REF RHY-100-ECGO Product Usage: To provide real time tip location information of a central venous catheter by utilization of ECG to observe P-wave changes as the tip approaches the right atrium of the heart via the Superior Vena Cava (SVC). The VPS Rhythm Device is appropriate for final catheter tip placement in any catheter that is intended to be placed in the lower 1/3 of the SVC near the cavo-atrial junction (CAJ). Catheters that are traditionally considered CVCs that are intended to be placed in the right atrium, or any location other than the lower 1/3 SVC (e.g. chronic hemodialysis catheters placed in the right atrium).

Reason

Product pouch label may not easily identify the lot number, expiration date and associated symbols..

Code Info

Lot Number: 13F17A0288

Distribution

US Nationwide Distribution in the states of AR, AZ, CT, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MI, MN, MO, NC, NJ, NY, OH, PA, SC, TX, VA & WA

Quantity

2070 units in total