The Arrow Edge Hemodialysis Catheterization Set Long-Term Access and NextStep Antegrade Hemodialysis...
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| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1007-2015 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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