FDA Recall Terminated

Super Arrow-Flex(R) PSI Set Intended for use in the hospital catheterization laboratory for the percutaneous introduction of various devices into veins and/or arteries in a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Recall: Z-0936-2011 · Initiated December 20, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0936-2011
Event Number
57572
Firm
Arrow International Inc
FEI Number
3015859709
Product Code
DYB
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
December 20, 2010
Posted
January 21, 2011
Terminated
September 25, 2014
Address
2400 Bernville Road, Reading, PA, 19605

Description

Super Arrow-Flex(R) PSI Set Intended for use in the hospital catheterization laboratory for the percutaneous introduction of various devices into veins and/or arteries in a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures

Reason

Packaging may have been compromised, and sterility of product cannot be guaranteed.

Action

The firm, Teleflex Medical thru its subsidiary Arrow International, Inc., sent an "Urgent Field Safety Notice" letter dated December 20, 2010, with Field Acknowledgement form to all customers. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The letter instructed the customers to check their stock for affected product, cease use and distribution of product and quarantine all products from affected lot immediately; contact their local Teleflex Medical Customer Service/Sales Rep (or Distributor) for a return authorization number prior to filling out the FIELD SAFETY CORRECTIVE ACTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND STOCK STATUS FORM; and complete and return the form immediately by email. If you do not have the product from the affected lot, indicate it on the form and fax it to your local Teleflex Medical Customer Service/Sales Rep (or Distributor). The Teleflex Medical Customer Service/Sales Rep (or Distributor) will coordinate the product return with the customer. If you have any questions, please contact the Regulatory Affairs Project Manager at 610-378-0131 ext 3318 or email: [email protected].

Distribution

International distribution only: countries include: Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, Italy, and Luxembourg.

Quantity

320 units