Pressure Injectable Arrowg+ard Blue Plus Multi-Lumen Central Venous… — Class II medical device recall Z-1879-2017
Terminated recall by Arrow International Inc, reported 2017-05-03, distributed in IL, NJ, PA. Arrow International is recalling due to possible voids in the catheter hub, which could lead to an interlumen
| Recall number | Z-1879-2017 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Arrow International Inc, Reading, PA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2017-03-17 |
| Classified | 2017-04-26 |
| Reported by FDA | 2017-05-03 |
| Terminated | 2020-03-24 |
| Distributed | IL, NJ, PA |
| Quantity | 310 units |
| Lot numbers | 13F16L0105, 13F16L0199, 23F16K0180 |
Product
Pressure Injectable Arrowg+ard Blue Plus Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit. Permits venous access to central circulation by way of subclavian, jugular and femoral veins. The ARROWg+ard technology is intended to provide protection against catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs). It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections nor is it indicated for long-term use (>30 days). Clinical effectiveness of the ARROW g+ard Blue Plus catheter in preventing CRBSIs compared to the original ARROWg+ard Blue catheter has not been studied
Reason for recall
Arrow International is recalling due to possible voids in the catheter hub, which could lead to an interlumen crossover.
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