FDA Recall Terminated

Arrow AGB+ Multi-Lumen CVC Kit, 7 Fr., 3 Lumen, 20cm catheter length, .025 inch dia. spring-wire guide, Product Code CDC-45703-B1A - Product Usage: 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.

Recall: Z-0468-2019 · Initiated September 21, 2018

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0468-2019
Event Number
81242
Firm
Arrow International Inc
FEI Number
3015859709
Product Code
FOZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
September 21, 2018
Terminated
September 23, 2020
Address
2400 Bernville Rd, Reading, PA, 19605-9607

Description

Arrow AGB+ Multi-Lumen CVC Kit, 7 Fr., 3 Lumen, 20cm catheter length, .025 inch dia. spring-wire guide, Product Code CDC-45703-B1A - Product Usage: 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.

Reason

The products labeling contains inconsistencies. In certain instances, the lidstock, banner card and shipper label state that the Spring Wire Guide (SWG) within is .032 rather than the correct SWG size .025 . For other lots in scope the lidstock correctly states the SWG size .025 however the banner card states the incorrect SWG size .032 .

Action

Urgent Medical Device Notification letters dated 9/21/18 were distributed to customers.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, ID, IL, MI, NC, NJ, PA, and WI.

Quantity

3640