The CG+ Arrow PIC Catheters permit venous access to the central circulation through a peripheral vein
Arrow International Inc began a recall of The CG+ Arrow PIC Catheters permit venous access to the central circulation through a peripheral vein on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Arrow International, Inc. notified its customers who received the affected Antimicrobial/Antithrombogenic PICC Kits, that the kits were being recalled due to a labeling error. The lidstock on some of the kits reads...". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as labeling and UDI.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-1705-2017
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Arrow International LLC (subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated)
- Product
- The CG+ Arrow PIC Catheters permit venous access to the central circulation through a peripheral vein.
- Product code
- LJS Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Long-Term Greater Than 30 Days
- Reason for recall
- Arrow International, Inc. notified its customers who received the affected Antimicrobial/Antithrombogenic PICC Kits, that the kits were being recalled due to a labeling error. The lidstock on some of the kits reads CDC-45541-HPK1A, while the banner card on the side of the kit reads CDC-45052-HPK1A. Other kits may list CDC-45052-HPK1A on the lidstock and CDC-45541-HPK1A on the banner card. The affected lot numbers are 23F16C0851, 23F16A0727, and 23F16C0844.
- Root cause tag
- labeling and UDI
- FDA root cause
- Under Investigation by firm
- Action
- Arrow International mailed an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter to affected customers on March 7, 2017, to inform them of the issue. The notification informs customers to discontinue use and quarantine any products identified with the specific lot numbers. Customers are asked to complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form for product return. For further questions, please call (866) 246-6990.
- Quantity in commerce
- 1,351 catheters
- Distribution
- US Distribution
- Product codes and lots
- Device Listing Number: D149129 Lot Numbers: 23F16C0851, 23F16A0727 and 23F16C0844
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-1705-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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