FDA Recall Terminated

ARROW PICC Kit featuring Chlorag+ard Technology Midline Catheterization Kit ARROW Advantage5 Pressure Injectable PICC Kit Arrow Pressure Injectable Arrow PICC powered by Arrow VPS Stylet ARROW Pressure Injectable JACC with Chlorag+ard Technology For short-term or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, blood sampling, infusion, pressure injection of contrast media, and allows for central venous pressure monitoring. Permits venous access to the peripheral circulation. Offers an alternative method of intravenous access for select adult and pediatric patients. The ARROW GlideThru Peel-Away Sheath/Dilator is used for the percutaneous introduction of diagnostic or therapeutic devices into the vasculature.

Recall: Z-0207-2016 · Initiated October 16, 2015

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0207-2016
Event Number
72463
Firm
Arrow International Inc
FEI Number
3015859709
Product Code
LJS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Initiated
October 16, 2015
Posted
November 4, 2015
Terminated
November 9, 2017
Address
2400 Bernville Rd, Reading, PA, 19605-9607

Description

ARROW PICC Kit featuring Chlorag+ard Technology Midline Catheterization Kit ARROW Advantage5 Pressure Injectable PICC Kit Arrow Pressure Injectable Arrow PICC powered by Arrow VPS Stylet ARROW Pressure Injectable JACC with Chlorag+ard Technology For short-term or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, blood sampling, infusion, pressure injection of contrast media, and allows for central venous pressure monitoring. Permits venous access to the peripheral circulation. Offers an alternative method of intravenous access for select adult and pediatric patients. The ARROW GlideThru Peel-Away Sheath/Dilator is used for the percutaneous introduction of diagnostic or therapeutic devices into the vasculature.

Reason

Possibility that the catheter peel-away component hub tabs may prematurely detach when the practitioner begins to peel apart the sheath body from the catheter. Although the issue does not pose a significant risk to the patient, it may cause a delay of treatment when placing the catheter.

Action

Arrow International sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated October 16, 2015, to all affected consignees. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the consignees. Consignees were instructed to immediately discontinue use and quarantine any effected products. Consignees were instructed to return product, complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507 Attn: Customer Service or email it to [email protected]. A customer service representative will contact consignees with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of product to Arrow International. For consignees with no affected product, should also complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form. For questions customers should call 1-866-246-6990.

Distribution

World Wide Distribution - US including AR, AL, TX, MA, CA, IA, MO, NY, AL, VA, RI, IN, TN, FL, KY, NH, SC, MD, WA, OK, IL, ME, OR, OH, PA, MI, KS, LA, TN, WV, NE, NJ, NV, GA, SD, CT, MS, CO, and Internationally to Canada and Belgium.

Quantity

12,157