FDA Recall Terminated

Arrowg+ard Blue Two Lumen CVC Super Kit, Catalog number AK-22802-SK. The kit actually contains Arrowg+ard Blue Plus Two Lumen CVC Super Kit. Catalog number AK-42802-SK, 8 Fr x 16 cm Two Lumen Arrowg+ard Blue Plus Catheters. The plus indicates that the line extension clamps are attached to the catheters.

Recall: Z-0059-05 · Initiated September 27, 2004

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0059-05
Event Number
30115
Firm
Arrow International Inc
FEI Number
3015859709
Product Code
FOZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
September 27, 2004
Posted
October 28, 2004
Terminated
November 30, 2004
Address
2400 Bernville Rd, Reading, PA, 19605-9607

Description

Arrowg+ard Blue Two Lumen CVC Super Kit, Catalog number AK-22802-SK. The kit actually contains Arrowg+ard Blue Plus Two Lumen CVC Super Kit. Catalog number AK-42802-SK, 8 Fr x 16 cm Two Lumen Arrowg+ard Blue Plus Catheters. The plus indicates that the line extension clamps are attached to the catheters.

Reason

Labeling error. Kits contains the correct components for AK-42802-SK but may have a package label indicating that it is product number AK-22802-SK

Action

The recalling firm issued a recall letter dated 9/27/04 to their accounts informing them of the problem and the need to return the product.

Distribution

The products were shipped to distributors in KS and VA, medical facilities in AR, FL, and GA, and a sales representative in FL.

Quantity

290 kits