| | Class 2 Device Recall Continuous Nerve Block Needle |  |
| Date Initiated by Firm | February 17, 2005 |
| Date Posted | June 01, 2005 |
| Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on May 05, 2006 |
| Recall Number | Z-0852-05 |
| Recall Event ID |
31215 |
| 510(K)Number | K021567 |
| Product Classification |
Anesthesia Conduction Kit - Product Code CAZ
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| Product | Arrow Continuous Nerve Block Needle, Latex-Free* Rx only*Sterile*Arrow International Inc., 2400 Bernville, Road, Reading, PA 19605 USA |
| Code Information |
Product #AB-17040-N, AB-17080-N, AB-17110-N, AB-17140-N, AB-18040-N, AB-18080-N, AB-18110-N, AB-18140-N, AB-19604-K, AB-19604-S, AB-19608-K, AB-19608-S, AB-20604-K, AB-20604-S, AB-20608-K, AB-20608-S |
| FEI Number |
3015859709
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Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Arrow International Inc
2400 Bernville Rd
Reading
PA
19605-9607
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| For Additional Information Contact | Mr. Scott Carlisle 336-498-4153 Ext. 209 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Possible difficulty in passing the catheter through the needle due to a reduced ID of the needle caused by over crimping of the needle during the manufacturing process. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Other |
| Action | Consignees were notifed by letter on/about 02/17/2005 |
| Distribution | Nationwide, Africa , France, Holland, Rotterdam |
| 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 = CAZ
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