Date Initiated by Firm | May 09, 2017 |
Create Date | June 12, 2017 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on September 17, 2018 |
Recall Number | Z-2331-2017 |
Recall Event ID |
77232 |
510(K)Number | K112896 |
Product Classification |
Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,long-term greater than 30 days - Product Code LJS
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Product | 1) Pressure Injectable ARROW(R) PICC Kit with Chlorag+ard(R) Technology
The Pressure Injectable PICC with Chlorag+ard Antimicrobial and Antithrombogenic Technology is indicated for short-term or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, blood sampling, infusion, pressure injection of contrast media, and allows for central venous pressure monitoring |
Code Information |
Material number: ASK-45552-RWJ4 Device Listing D213817 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Arrow International Inc 2400 Bernville Rd Reading PA 19605-9607
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For Additional Information Contact | 610-378-0131 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Arrow International is recalling the affected product because the packaging may not be completely sealed, which may compromise sterility. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Packaging |
Action | Arrow International sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification Letter dated May 11, 2017, to affected customers. The firm's notification letter is requesting that customers immediately assess their current inventory and to discontinue and quarantine any product with the specific lot codes listed in the letter. In addition, customers were asked to complete the Recall Acknowledgement form and fax or email it back to Customer Service so they can receive a Returns Good Authorization Number for the product's return. Customers with questions were instructed to contact their local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990. |
Quantity in Commerce | 27,485 units distributed in U.S., 4,371 units distributed internationally |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) and Canada |
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 = LJS
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