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Z-1007-2015Class II

The Arrow Edge Hemodialysis Catheterization Set Long-Term Access and NextStep Antegrade Hemodialysis...

Arrow International LLC (subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated) / initiated 2013-02-04 / Terminated / root cause: design

Arrow International Inc began a recall of The Arrow Edge Hemodialysis Catheterization Set Long-Term Access and NextStep Antegrade Hemodialysis Catheterization Set, Long-Term Access, part numbers... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "The tunneling sheath packaged within the kits can crack during placement. If the tunneling sheath cracks, it can cause a delay in treatment for the time it takes to retrieve a replacement kit". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as design.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1007-2015
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Arrow International LLC (subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated)
Product
The Arrow Edge Hemodialysis Catheterization Set Long-Term Access and NextStep Antegrade Hemodialysis Catheterization Set, Long-Term Access, part numbers: AC-15192-SFX, AC-15232-SFX, AC-15272-SFX, AC-15312-SFX, AC-15422-SFX, CS-15192-SFX, CS-15192-SFXM, CS-15232-SFX, CS-15242-I, CS-15272-SFX, CS-15282-I, CS-15312-SFX, CS-15322-I, CS-15362-I, CS-15422-SFX, CS-15502-SFX, CS-15552-I, CSD-15242-I, CSD-15282-I, and CSD-15322-I. The Arrow Edge Hemodialysis Catheterization Set and NextStep Antegrade Hemodialysis Catheterization Set is indicated for use in attaining long- term vascular access for hemodialysis and apheresis.
Product code
MSD Catheter, Hemodialysis, Implanted
Reason for recall
The tunneling sheath packaged within the kits can crack during placement. If the tunneling sheath cracks, it can cause a delay in treatment for the time it takes to retrieve a replacement kit.
Root cause tag
design
FDA root cause
Component design/selection
Action
An Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter, dated February 4, 2014, was sent to direct consignees that identified the product, problem, and action to be taken. Customers were asked to discontinue use and quarantine affected inventory. The Recall Acknowledgement form should be completed and faxed back to 1-800-343-2935. A customer service representative will contact customers with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and provide instructions for the return of the product. Customers are asked to contact their local sales representative or Customer Service at 1-800-343-2935 with questions.
Quantity in commerce
2,480
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- US and Canada.
Product codes and lots
Lot numbers: RF2095946, RF2056557, RF2058764, RF2060829,  RF2084897, RF2084162, RF2071325,RF2060831, RF2083836, RF2096027, RF2107409, RF2108329, RF2119933, RF2060836, RF2060899, RF2083837,  RF2084898, RF2107410, RF2108324, RF2071317, RF2121827, RF2058355,  RF2060414, RF2108326, RF2060811, RF2110441, RF2069798, RF2121821,  RF2069964, RF2122497, RF2110442, RF2058357, RF2119935, RF2108330,  RF2121820, RF2057719, RF2056545, RF2111259, RF2096348.

Enforcement reports

One row per recalled product line
FDA enforcement reports joined to recall event Z-1007-2015
Recall numberClassStatusVoluntary or mandatedReport dateClassified
Z-1007-2015Class IITerminatedVoluntary: Firm initiated