FDA Recall Terminated

Arrow Continuous Nerve Block Needle, Latex-Free* Rx only*Sterile*Arrow International Inc., 2400 Bernville, Road, Reading, PA 19605 USA

Recall: Z-0852-05 · Initiated February 17, 2005

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0852-05
Event Number
31215
Firm
Arrow International Inc
FEI Number
3015859709
Product Code
CAZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
February 17, 2005
Posted
June 1, 2005
Terminated
May 5, 2006
Address
2400 Bernville Rd, Reading, PA, 19605-9607

Description

Arrow Continuous Nerve Block Needle, Latex-Free* Rx only*Sterile*Arrow International Inc., 2400 Bernville, Road, Reading, PA 19605 USA

Reason

Possible difficulty in passing the catheter through the needle due to a reduced ID of the needle caused by over crimping of the needle during the manufacturing process.

Action

Consignees were notifed by letter on/about 02/17/2005

Distribution

Nationwide, Africa , France, Holland, Rotterdam