ARROW — Class II medical device recall Z-2136-2016
Terminated recall by Arrow International Inc, reported 2016-07-13, distributed nationwide. Arrow is recalling these products due to the possibility that although the kit is labeled as containing a 20 c
| Recall number | Z-2136-2016 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Arrow International Inc, Reading, PA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2016-06-02 |
| Classified | 2016-07-06 |
| Reported by FDA | 2016-07-13 |
| Terminated | 2017-08-25 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Reason classes | labeling |
| Lot numbers | 23F15F0943, 23F15F1786, 23F15F1862, 23F15G0729, 23F15G0818, 23F15H0460, 23F15J0162, 23F15J1084 |
Product
ARROW, ARROWG+ARD AND ARROWG+ARD BLUE PLUS PRESSURE INJECTABLE CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER. Product Usage: Indicated to provide short-term (<30 days) central venous access for treatment of diseases or conditions requiring cental venous access including, but not limited to: multiple infusions of fluids, medications, or chemotherapy, infusion of fluids that are hypertonic, hyperosmolar, or have divergent pH values, frequent blood sampling or blood/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 and injection of contrast media.
Reason for recall
Arrow is recalling these products due to the possibility that although the kit is labeled as containing a 20 cm catheter, a 16 cm catheter may be packaged in the kit.
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