Date Initiated by Firm |
September 18, 2014 |
Date Posted |
October 16, 2014 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on December 02, 2014 |
Recall Number |
Z-0076-2015 |
Recall Event ID |
69290 |
510(K)Number |
K862056
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Product Classification |
Catheter, percutaneous - Product Code DQY
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Product |
Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit |
Code Information |
Catolog No - AK-12703 lot number RF3039028 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Arrow International Inc 2400 Bernville Road Reading PA 19605
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For Additional Information Contact |
Customer Support 610-378-0131
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Manufacturer Reason for Recall |
Arrow International, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall for product code AK-
12703, lot number RF3039028 because the label on the outer corrugate is labeled with the incorrect expiration date. All kits packaged within the corrugate are correctly labeled. There is no risk to the patient as the kits within the corrugate are labeled with the correct
expiration date.
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FDA Determined Cause 2 |
Labeling False and Misleading |
Action |
Arrow International sent an Medical Device Advisory Notifications letter dated September 18, 2014, sent to direct accounts to notify them about the product, problem, and actions to be taken.
Arrow International, Inc. (Arrow) is notifying customers that the label on the outer corrugate for the above mentioned product code and lot number is labeled with the incorrect expiration date. All kits packaged within the
corrugate are correctly labeled. There is no risk to the patient as the kits within the corrugate are labeled with the correct expiration date.
Arrow International, Inc. is committed to providing high quality, safe and effective products. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this action may cause your operations. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact your local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990. |
Quantity in Commerce |
65 |
Distribution |
US Distribution including the states of MD, NC , LA , IN , OH, KY, CA , PA , NY and NV. |
Total Product Life Cycle |
TPLC Device Report
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1 A record in this database is created when a firm initiates a correction or removal action. The record is updated if the FDA identifies a violation and classifies the action as a recall, and it is updated for a final time when the recall is terminated. Learn more about medical device recalls.
2 Per FDA policy, recall cause determinations are subject to modification up to the point of termination of the recall.
3 For details about termination of a recall see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Title 21 §7.55.
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510(K) Database |
510(K)s with Product Code = DQY and Original Applicant = ARROW INTL., INC.
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