FDA Recall Terminated

Arrow WH-02220 - Epidural Catheterization Kit with FlexTip Plus(R) Catheter Intended use: Permits acccess to epidural space, Epidural Anesthesia Kit

Recall: Z-1012-2011 · Initiated November 11, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1012-2011
Event Number
57259
Firm
Arrow International Inc
FEI Number
3015859709
Product Code
CAZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Employee error
Initiated
November 11, 2010
Posted
February 1, 2011
Terminated
July 5, 2012
Address
2400 Bernville Road, Reading, PA, 19605

Description

Arrow WH-02220 - Epidural Catheterization Kit with FlexTip Plus(R) Catheter Intended use: Permits acccess to epidural space, Epidural Anesthesia Kit

Reason

Sterility may be compromised.

Action

The firm, Arrow International, issued an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated November 11, 2010 to their consignees/customers. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to check their inventory for the affected products, cease use and distribution, quarantine all affected product immediately, return any affected product freight collect along with the completed form via mail to: Arrow International, Inc., 312 Commerce Place, Asheboro, NC 27203, Attn: Asheboro Quality Assurance Manager, and complete and return the FIELD SAFETY CORRECTIVE ACTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND STOCK STATUS FORM via fax to: 800-343-2935. If you require additional information or clarification regarding this matter, please contact your sales representative, or Arrow's Customer Service Department at 866-396-2111.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution: USA states including IL and LA.

Quantity

2320