Z-0254-04

Arrow A Port with Attachable Silicone Rubber Catheters/10 Fr. Introducer Kit Implantable Vascular Access...

Name: Z-0254-04 Arrow A Port with Attachable Silicone Rubber Catheters/10 Fr. Introducer Kit Implantable Vascular Access...
Creator: Arrow International Inc
Published: 2003-11-04
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Arrow International LLC (subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated) / initiated 2003-11-04 / Terminated

FDA source

Arrow International Inc began a recall of Arrow A Port with Attachable Silicone Rubber Catheters/10 Fr. Introducer Kit Implantable Vascular Access System (Product # AP-06520) Product # AP-06520 kit... on 2003-11-04. The reason FDA records is "The 9.6 Fr. x 75 cm silicone rubber catheter was a higher durometer (less flexible) than previously provided". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-0254-04
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2003-11-04
Posted: 2004-07-20
Terminated: 2004-11-12
Recalling firm: Arrow International LLC (subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated)
Product: Arrow A Port with Attachable Silicone Rubber Catheters/10 Fr. Introducer Kit Implantable Vascular Access System (Product # AP-06520) Product # AP-06520 kit contains 1 implantable titanium port, 2 attachable silicone rubber catheters (8.4 Fr. x 75 cm and 9.6 Fr x 75 cm), 10 Fr. Introducer kit (spring-wire guide, introducer needle, sheath), straight non-coring needle, syringe, tunneling instrument, drape, patient ID card and chart sticker. Kit sold individually or per case (5 trays/case).
Product code: DYB Introducer, Catheter
Reason for recall: The 9.6 Fr. x 75 cm silicone rubber catheter was a higher durometer (less flexible) than previously provided.
FDA root cause: Other
Action: The firm began notification of consignees via U.S. mail on 11/4/03. A notice of the recall was also posted on the firm''s website (search for 'recall').
Quantity in commerce: 913
Distribution: Product was distributed internationally (France, Germany, Mexico, United Kingdom, Singapore, Brazil, Australia) and domestically. Domestic distribution was concentrated in the Midwest and Eastern portions of the US. Total direct accounts : Distributors/dealers, international - 7 Distributors/dealers, domestic - 5 Hospitals, domestic -36 Approximate percentage of each type of consignee: Distributors/dealers, international - 14.6% Distributors/dealers, domestic - 10.4% Hospitals, domestic - 75% Percentage of product sent to each type of consignee : Distributors/dealers, international - 70.8% Distributors/dealers, domestic - 7.9% Hospitals, domestic - 21.3% No VA or government contracts.
Product codes and lots: AP-06520 MF3074927 MF3075118 MF3085217 MF3085281 MF3095491 MF3095574 MF3095611

Product code DYB

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Data as of 2026-09-30, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)