Arrowgard Blue and Arrowgard Blue Plus Pressure Injectable… recallZ-1633-2014 · Arrow International Inc · initiated Jul 17, 2013

Why it was recalled

The labeling states that the kit contains Introducer Needle: Echogenic 18 Ga. x 2.5 (6.35cm) XTW and 5mL ArroW Raulerson Spring-Wire Introduction Syringe; however, the kit contains, and should state, Introducer Needle: 18 Ga. x 2.5 (6.35cm) XTW and 5mL ArroW Raulerson Spring-Wire Introduction Syringe. As a result of this labeling inconsistency, if the clinician were to place the needle under x-r

FDA root cause category: Labeling False and Misleading

What the company is doing

Arrow sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated July 17, 2013, was sent to the customer requesting they discontinue use and quarantine any remaining affected product for return to Arrow. Our records indicate that you have received products that are subject to this voluntary recall. We are now asking that you take the following actions: 1. If you have affected stock, immediately discontinue use and quarantine any products with the product and lot numbers listed above. 2. To return product, complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-800-343-2935, Attn: Customer Service. This will allow us to document the amount of product you have on hand for return. Your sales representative will contact you with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions and assistance for the return of product to Arrow International. 3. If you have no affected stock, please complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgment Form and fax it to 1-800-343-2935, Attn: Customer Service. This will allow us to document your receipt of this letter.

Recall details

Recall number

Z-1633-2014

Recall class

Class II

Status

Terminated

Initiated by the company

Jul 17, 2013

Posted by the FDA

May 19, 2014

Recalling firm

Arrow International Inc

Quantity

4285

Product code

FOZ

FDA submissions

K071538

Distribution

US Distribution only to MI.

Product description

Arrowgard Blue and Arrowgard Blue Plus Pressure Injectable Central Venous Catheter, a multiple-lumen catheter that permits venous access to central circulation. Catalog number ASK-45703-PHF.

Other devices under the same FDA submission

231 devices cleared under K071538 — the recall does not name any of them by identifier. One submission often covers many models, so they may or may not be affected.

• ARROW IPN038522

  Teleflex Incorporated · Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, short-term less than 30 days
  3 recalls1 report
• ARROW IPN931283

  Teleflex Incorporated · Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, short-term less than 30 days
  3 recalls0 reports
• ARROW IPN931284

  Teleflex Incorporated · Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, short-term less than 30 days
  3 recalls0 reports
• ARROW IPN931286

  Teleflex Incorporated · Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, short-term less than 30 days
  3 recalls0 reports
• ARROW IPN036445

  Teleflex Incorporated · Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,short-term less than 30 days
  2 recalls8 reports
• ARROW IPN915628

  Teleflex Incorporated · Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, short-term less than 30 days
  2 recalls5 reports
• ARROW IPN915630

  Teleflex Incorporated · Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, short-term less than 30 days
  2 recalls2 reports
• ARROW IPN036474

  Teleflex Incorporated · Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,short-term less than 30 days
  2 recalls1 report
• ARROW IPN904896

  Teleflex Incorporated · Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,short-term less than 30 days
  2 recalls1 report
• ARROW IPN038523

  Teleflex Incorporated · Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, short-term less than 30 days
  2 recalls1 report
• ARROW IPN055818

  Teleflex Incorporated · Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, short-term less than 30 days
  2 recalls1 report
• ARROW IPN055820

  Teleflex Incorporated · Catheter, intravascular, therapeutic, short-term less than 30 days
  2 recalls1 report