Z-2261-2017Class II
Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Sheath, Integral Hemostatis Valve/Side Port...
Arrow International LLC (subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated) / initiated 2017-03-20 / Terminated / root cause: packaging
Arrow International Inc began a recall of Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Sheath, Integral Hemostatis Valve/Side Port, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions... on . FDA classified it as Class II and gives the reason as "Arrow International initiated the recall due to reports of safety cover disengagement and needlestick injury for the BD Eclipse Needle that are packaged with certain Arrow products". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as packaging.
Recall record
- Recall number
- Z-2261-2017
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Arrow International LLC (subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated)
- Product
- Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) Sheath, Integral Hemostatis Valve/Side Port, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions for use with 7.5-8 Fr. Catheters. The Arrow Percutaneous Sheath Introducer permits venous access and catheter introduction to the central circulation. The ARROWg+ard antimicrobial surface is intended to help provide protection against sheath-related infections. The sheath is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections, nor is it indicated for long-term use
- Product code
- FOZ Catheter, Intravascular, Therapeutic, Short-Term Less Than 30 Days
- Reason for recall
- Arrow International initiated the recall due to reports of safety cover disengagement and needlestick injury for the BD Eclipse Needle that are packaged with certain Arrow products.
- Root cause tag
- packaging
- FDA root cause
- Under Investigation by firm
- Action
- Arrow International sent an Urgent Medical Device Notification Letter dated April 5, 2017, to affected customers to inform them of the issue. The notice provided safety instructions for using the product and instructed customers to return the enclosed acknowledgement form indicating the notice was received, and fax it to 855-419-8507, Attn: Customer Service or email to [email protected]. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-866-246-6990. For questions regarding this recall call 610-378-0131.
- Quantity in commerce
- 43,394 units
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution
- Product codes and lots
- Material Number ASK-29803-MM
Enforcement reports
One row per recalled product line| Recall number | Class | Status | Voluntary or mandated | Report date | Classified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Z-2253-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2254-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2255-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2256-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2257-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2258-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2259-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2260-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2261-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2262-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2263-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2264-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2265-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2266-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2267-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2268-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2269-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2270-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2271-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2272-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2273-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2274-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2275-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2276-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2277-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2278-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2279-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2280-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2281-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2282-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2283-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2284-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2285-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2286-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2287-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2288-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2289-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2290-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2291-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2292-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2293-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2294-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2295-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2296-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2297-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2298-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2299-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2300-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2301-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2302-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2303-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2304-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2305-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2306-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2307-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated | ||
| Z-2308-2017 | Class II | Terminated | Voluntary: Firm initiated |
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