FDA Recall Terminated

Percutaneous Sheath Introducer (PSI) Kit with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters, Arrow International, Inc., 2400 Bernville Road, Reading, PA 19605 Permits venous access and catheter introduction to the central circulation.

Recall: Z-1538-2010 · Initiated December 15, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1538-2010
Event Number
54091
Firm
Arrow International Inc
FEI Number
3015859709
Product Code
KGZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Packaging
Initiated
December 15, 2009
Posted
May 5, 2010
Terminated
July 29, 2011
Address
2400 Bernville Road, Reading, PA, 19605

Description

Percutaneous Sheath Introducer (PSI) Kit with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters, Arrow International, Inc., 2400 Bernville Road, Reading, PA 19605 Permits venous access and catheter introduction to the central circulation.

Reason

Some central venous catheter sets had the incorrect lid stock.

Action

Consignees were notified by an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter on/about 12/15/2009. The letter identified the affected product and stated the reason for the recall. Customers were instructed to immediately check their stock and cease use, distribution, and quarantine affected product. They are also to contact Arrow's Customer Service Department at 800-523-8446 for a Return Authorization Number. Customers are to return any affected product along with the Advisory Acknowledgement and Stock Status Form. Arrow will either provide replacement with a similar product or credit customers' accounts. Customer Service can be contacted with questions or for clarification.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution -- MA.

Quantity

295 kits