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Class 1 Device Recall NeoPICC 1.9 FR Catheter

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 Class 1 Device Recall NeoPICC 1.9 FR Cathetersee related information
Date Initiated by FirmNovember 24, 2004
Date PostedJanuary 08, 2005
Recall Status1 Terminated 3 on June 14, 2006
Recall NumberZ-0349-05
Recall Event ID 30528
510(K)NumberK970434 
Product Classification Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days - Product Code LJS
ProductNeoPICC 1.9 FR Catheter. Percutaneous Implanted long term intravascular catheter. The product is shipped in cases of 5 units. Catalog numbers S1PIC1.9-S, S1PIC1.9-N, S1PIC1.9-SMK, and S1PIC1.9-C.
Code Information All lots higher than number 3231
Recalling Firm/
Manufacturer		 Arrow International Inc
2400 Bernville Rd
Reading PA 19605-9607
For Additional Information ContactPaul Cornelison
610-378-0131
Manufacturer Reason
for Recall		complaints of vessel erosion when using this product
FDA Determined
Cause 2		Other
ActionThe recalling firm issued a letter dated 11/23/04 to physicians informing them of the increase in complaints for vessel erosion and one death (at that time). On 12/3/04, the recalling firm issued a press release to alert the medical community of the problem and the need to return the device. The recalling firm issued a recall letter dated 12/7/04, to the Director of Purchasing, informing them of the adverse events associated with the use of the product and the need to return all of their inventory.
Quantity in Commerce36340 units
DistributionThe products were shipped to through specialty dealers/distributors to medical facilities nationwide. The product is also sold to government accounts and sales representatives. The product is also sold in Taiwan, Brazil, Hong Kong, Africia, and Canada.
Total Product Life CycleTPLC 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) Database510(K)s with Product Code = LJS
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