FDA Recall Terminated

Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter, Sharps Safety Features, and Maximal Barrier Precautions The ARROWg+ard Blue Plus" antimicrobial catheter is indicated in the short-term ( < 30 days) treatment of diseases or conditions requiring central venous access including, but not limited to the following: multiple infusions of fluids, medications, or chemotherapy; infusion of fluids that are hypertonic, hyperosmolar, or have divergent pH values; frequent blood sampling or blodd/blood component infusions; infusion of incompatible medications; central venous pressure monitoring; lack of usable peripheral IV sites; replacement of multiple peripheral sites for IV access

Recall: Z-2276-2017 · Initiated March 20, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2276-2017
Event Number
76937
Firm
Arrow International Inc
FEI Number
3015859709
Product Code
FOZ
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
March 20, 2017
Terminated
December 18, 2018
Address
2400 Bernville Rd, Reading, PA, 19605-9607

Description

Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter, Sharps Safety Features, and Maximal Barrier Precautions The ARROWg+ard Blue Plus" antimicrobial catheter is indicated in the short-term ( < 30 days) treatment of diseases or conditions requiring central venous access including, but not limited to the following: multiple infusions of fluids, medications, or chemotherapy; infusion of fluids that are hypertonic, hyperosmolar, or have divergent pH values; frequent blood sampling or blodd/blood component infusions; infusion of incompatible medications; central venous pressure monitoring; lack of usable peripheral IV sites; replacement of multiple peripheral sites for IV access

Reason

Arrow International initiated the recall due to reports of safety cover disengagement and needlestick injury for the BD Eclipse Needle that are packaged with certain Arrow products.

Action

Arrow International sent an Urgent Medical Device Notification Letter dated April 5, 2017, to affected customers to inform them of the issue. The notice provided safety instructions for using the product and instructed customers to return the enclosed acknowledgement form indicating the notice was received, and fax it to 855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to [email protected]. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-866-246-6990. For questions regarding this recall call 610-378-0131.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

unknown-firm reports total devices distributed 43,394 each