FDA Recall Terminated

Cather, Ultrasound, Intravascular The VPS Stylet and Console are indicated for guidance and tip positioning for central venous catheters.

Recall: Z-2772-2016 · Initiated February 17, 2016

Recall

Recall Number
Z-2772-2016
Event Number
74898
Firm
Arrow International Inc
FEI Number
3015859709
Product Code
LJS
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Unknown/Undetermined by firm
Initiated
February 17, 2016
Terminated
October 18, 2017
Address
2400 Bernville Rd, Reading, PA, 19605-9607

Description

Cather, Ultrasound, Intravascular The VPS Stylet and Console are indicated for guidance and tip positioning for central venous catheters.

Reason

Notification of component molding abnormality by supplier used to package certain Arrow Select Kit (ASK) products.

Action

The firm, Arrow International, sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification" letter dated 02/19/2016 via FedEx 2-day delivery to its customers. The letter described the product, problem and actions to be taken. The customers were instructed to immediately discontinue use and quarantine any of the affected products found; return product-a customer service representative will contact you with a RGA number and instructions; and complete and return the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form via fax to 1-855-419-8507 Attn: Customer Service or email to [email protected], even if you do not have no affected product. If you have any questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990.

Distribution

US Distribution to states of: NC, OH, FL, and MD.

Quantity

6,121 units in total