Z-2285-2017Class II
Pressure Injectable ARROW(R) PICC Kit with Chlorag+ard(R) Technology The ArrowEVOLUTIONTM Pressure Injectable...
Arrow International LLC (subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated) / initiated 2017-03-20 / Terminated / root cause: packaging
Arrow International Inc began a recall of Pressure Injectable ARROW(R) PICC Kit with Chlorag+ard(R) Technology The ArrowEVOLUTIONTM Pressure Injectable P1CC with Chlorag+ard Antimicrobial and... 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-2285-2017
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Initiated
- Posted
- Terminated
- Recalling firm
- Arrow International LLC (subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated)
- Product
- Pressure Injectable ARROW(R) PICC Kit with Chlorag+ard(R) Technology The ArrowEVOLUTIONTM Pressure Injectable P1CC with Chlorag+ard Antimicrobial and Antithrombogenic Technology is indicated for short-term or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, blood sampling, infusion, pressure injection of contrast media, and allows for central venous pressure monitoring. The maximum pressure of pressure injector equipment used with the An-owEVOLUTIONTM Pressure Injectable P1CC may not exceed 300 psi. Chlorag+ard Technology treatment on the external surface of the catheter body as well as the entire fluid pathway of the catheter has been shown to be effective in reducing microbial colonization and thrombus accumulation on catheter surfaces. Antimicrobial and antithrombogenic effectiveness were evaluated using in vitro and in vivo test methods and no correlation between these testing methods and clinical outcome has currently been ascertained. It is not intended to be used for the treatment of existing infections or vein thrombosis
- 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
- unknown-firm reports total devices distributed 43,394
- Distribution
- Nationwide Distribution
- Product codes and lots
- Material number ASK-45552-SPH
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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