Date Initiated by Firm | July 31, 2013 |
Date Posted | August 14, 2013 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on April 28, 2015 |
Recall Number | Z-1965-2013 |
Recall Event ID |
65829 |
510(K)Number | K862056 |
Product Classification |
Catheter, percutaneous - Product Code DQY
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Product | Arrow International, Inc. Two-Lumen CVC Kit with Blue Flex Tip Catheter. The multiple lumen catheter permits venous access to the central circulation of patients. |
Code Information |
Catalog # AK-17702-CDC, lot # RF2083258 |
Recalling Firm/ Manufacturer |
Arrow International Inc 2400 Bernville Road Reading PA 19605
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For Additional Information Contact | Customer Support 800-343-2935 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Arrow is recalling the product due to a labeling inconsistency. One portion of the lidstock states the kit contains a 3-Lumen catheter while the rest of the lidstock correctly identifies the catheter as 2-Lumen. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Labeling Change Control |
Action | An "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification" letter dated July 31, 2013 was sent to direct accounts requesting immediate discontinuation of use and quarantine of all affected product on hand. Negative responses were also requested and the immediate return of product to Arrow was authorized. Questions were directed to Customer Service at 800 343-2935. |
Quantity in Commerce | 156 |
Distribution | AL, PA, CT, NC, VA, KS, RI, AZ, NJ, and IL. |
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
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