MAC — Class II medical device recall Z-2259-2017
Terminated recall by Arrow International Inc, reported 2017-06-14, distributed nationwide. Arrow International initiated the recall due to reports of safety cover disengagement and needlestick injury f
| Recall number | Z-2259-2017 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Medical device |
| Classification | Class II |
| Status | Terminated |
| Voluntary or mandated | Voluntary |
| Recalling firm | Arrow International Inc, Reading, PA, United States |
| Recall initiated | 2017-03-20 |
| Classified | 2017-06-06 |
| Reported by FDA | 2017-06-14 |
| Terminated | 2018-12-18 |
| Distributed | Nationwide (US) |
| Quantity | 43,394 units |
Product
MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue (R) Access Device, Integral Hemostasis Valve, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 7.5 -8 Fr. Catheters. The MAC(TM) Multi-Lumen Central Venous Access Device with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) permits venous access and catheter introduction to the central circulation. It may be inserted into the jugular, subclavian, or femoral veins. The ARROWg+ard(R) technology is intended to help provide protection against catheter-related infections. Clinical data have not been collected that demonstrate the use of the ARROWg+ard(R) antimicrobial surface in decreasing catheter-related infections for this device. It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections, nor is it indicated for long-term use.
Reason for recall
Arrow International initiated the recall due to reports of safety cover disengagement and needlestick injury for the BD Eclipse Needle that are packaged with certain Arrow products.
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