Date Initiated by Firm | April 14, 2014 |
Date Posted | June 04, 2014 |
Recall Status1 |
Terminated 3 on October 14, 2016 |
Recall Number | Z-1713-2014 |
Recall Event ID |
68073 |
510(K)Number | K780532 |
Product Classification |
Introducer, catheter - Product Code DYB
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Product | Arrow Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kits
The Percutaneous sheath introducer products permit venous or arterial access and device introduction to the central circulation. |
Code Information |
Product codes and lot numbers: AK-09903-A 23F13G0162 AK-09903-S RF3064511 CDC-09903-1A 23F13G0642 AK-09903-J 23F13G0400 ASK-09903-CMC RF3064673 NL-09903-S 23F13G0630 AK-09903-LFSP RF3065449 ASK-09903-CMC 23F13G0343 NR-09903-S 23F13G0180 AK-09903-S 23F13G0204 ASK-09903-NKC 23F13G0336 SI-09903-E RF3064710 AK-09903-S RF3064956 ASK-09903-TJ 23F13G0567 SI-09903-E RF3064915 AK-09903-S 23F13H0195 CDC-09903-1A RF3065316 |
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 |
Manufacturer Reason for Recall | Arrow is recalling the Arrow Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kits due to dilator tip damage noted during internal inspection. Dilator tip damage has the potential to result in vessel
damage. |
FDA Determined Cause 2 | Process control |
Action | Teleflex/Arrow International sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated April 17, 2014, to distributors and end users. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately discontinue use and quarantine any affected product and to complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-800-343-2935 to return product. Customers would be contacted by a customer service representative for a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Numbers and would be provided instructions for the return of the product. Customers should complete the form whether they have affected product or not. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-800-343-2935.
For questions regarding this recall call 610-378-0131. |
Quantity in Commerce | 15424 |
Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - USA (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 = DYB
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