FDA Recall Open, Classified

Arrow Arterial Kits and Trays as follows: (1) Arrow Arterial Access Tray with 0.025" Spring-Wire Guide (Catheter Not Included), REF ASK-04001-BW1; (2) Arrow Arterial Access Tray with 0.021" Spring-Wire Guide (Catheter Not Included), REF ASK-04001-CK; (3) Arrow Arterial Access Kit, .025 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04001-VAMC1; (4) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-BHS; (5) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm catheter length, .025 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-BID; (6) Arrow Arterial Line Kit, 20 Ga., 12 cm. catheter length, .025 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-HMC; (7) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga. 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-HOA; (8) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm. catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-KSD; (9) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga. 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-LOL; (10) Arrow Radial Catheterization, 20 Ga. 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-MHS; (11) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm catheter length, 018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-MIB3; (12) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 dia. spring- wire guide, REF ASK-04020-PRH; (13) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-UOIL; (14) Arrow QuickFlash Radial Artery Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 3.81 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04220-KSP; and (15) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga. 4.45/12 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04500-HFH4.

Recall: Z-3299-2024 · Initiated July 26, 2024

Recall

Recall Number
Z-3299-2024
Event Number
95228
Firm
ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc.
FEI Number
3013162291
Product Code
DQX
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
July 26, 2024
Posted
September 26, 2024
Address
3015 Carrington Mill Blvd, Morrisville, NC, 27560-5437

Description

Arrow Arterial Kits and Trays as follows: (1) Arrow Arterial Access Tray with 0.025" Spring-Wire Guide (Catheter Not Included), REF ASK-04001-BW1; (2) Arrow Arterial Access Tray with 0.021" Spring-Wire Guide (Catheter Not Included), REF ASK-04001-CK; (3) Arrow Arterial Access Kit, .025 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04001-VAMC1; (4) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-BHS; (5) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm catheter length, .025 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-BID; (6) Arrow Arterial Line Kit, 20 Ga., 12 cm. catheter length, .025 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-HMC; (7) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga. 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-HOA; (8) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm. catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-KSD; (9) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga. 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-LOL; (10) Arrow Radial Catheterization, 20 Ga. 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-MHS; (11) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm catheter length, 018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-MIB3; (12) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 dia. spring- wire guide, REF ASK-04020-PRH; (13) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-UOIL; (14) Arrow QuickFlash Radial Artery Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 3.81 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04220-KSP; and (15) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga. 4.45/12 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04500-HFH4.

Reason

Reports have been received regarding open seals on the packaging.

Action

The recalling firm issued letters dated July-2024 via Fed Ex 2-day mail on 7/26/2024. The letter provided a description of the problem and immediate actions required. Medical facilities were requested to immediately check their inventory for the affected product and cease use and distribution of it. The product is to be quarantined immediately. If the facility has the impacted product, they are to indicate so on the Acknowledgement Form enclosed with the letter and FAX it to the firm. A customer service representative will contact the medical facility with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and provide instructions for the return of the product. Distributors are requested to provide the field safety notice to all customers who have received the impacted product. Each of the distributor's customers are required to complete the Acknowledgment Form and return it to the distributor. Additionally, the distributor is to check their inventory for the impacted product, cease use and distribution of it, and quarantine it. If the product has been further distributed outside of the distributor's country, they are to notify Teleflex Customer Service by return email.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, GA, IL, MA, ME, MI, NC, NY, PA, and WV. There was government distribution.

Quantity

14,845 kits