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Class 2 Device Recall MultiLumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R)

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  Class 2 Device Recall MultiLumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R) see related information
Date Initiated by Firm May 09, 2017
Create Date June 12, 2017
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on September 17, 2018
Recall Number Z-2332-2017
Recall Event ID 77232
510(K)Number K993691  
Product Classification Catheter,intravascular,therapeutic,short-term less than 30 days - Product Code FOZ
Product Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter and Sharps Safety Features.
The multiple-lumen catheter permits venous access to the central circulation by the way of the femoral, jugular, or subclavian veins. The ARROWg+ard Blue Plus antimicrobial catheter is intended to help provide protection against catheter-related infections. It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections nor is it indicated for long-term use.

Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days
Code Information Material number: ASK-45703-AH, CDC-42703-1A, CDC-42703-1A, CDC-42854-1A, CDC-45703-1A, CDC-45703-A1A, CDC-45703-B1A, CDC-45854-1A, CDC-47702-1A  Device Listing D213817
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Arrow International Inc
2400 Bernville Rd
Reading PA 19605-9607
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
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.
510(K) Database 510(K)s with Product Code = FOZ and Original Applicant = ARROW INTL., INC.
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