FDA Recall Terminated

Arrow Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port for use with 7.5 Fr. Catheters; Catalog number AJ-09801

Recall: Z-2274-2010 · Initiated June 7, 2010

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2274-2010
Event Number
55933
Firm
Arrow International Inc
FEI Number
3015859709
Product Code
KGZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Process change control
Initiated
June 7, 2010
Posted
August 25, 2010
Terminated
September 29, 2012
Address
2400 Bernville Road, Reading, PA, 19605

Description

Arrow Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port for use with 7.5 Fr. Catheters; Catalog number AJ-09801

Reason

Sterility not assured. The stopcock handle position was inadvertently changed from an open to a closed position, which prevents sterilization of the closed portion of the device. Sterility of the affected product cannot be guaranteed.

Action

June 7, 2010 Notification letter to customer instructed them to return the product to Arrow. Arrow will destroy the returned product.

Distribution

All affected product was distributed to one foreign consignee: Arrow Japan Ltd.

Quantity

3000 kits