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Z-0256-04

Arrow Low Profile Port with Attachable Silicone Rubber Catheters/10 Fr. Introducer Kit Implantable (Product #...

Arrow International Inc began a recall of Arrow Low Profile Port with Attachable Silicone Rubber Catheters/10 Fr. Introducer Kit Implantable (Product # AP-06042) [NB: titanium port]. Product # AP-06042... on . 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 , the recall status on record is Terminated.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-0256-04
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Arrow International LLC (subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated)
Product
Arrow Low Profile Port with Attachable Silicone Rubber Catheters/10 Fr. Introducer Kit Implantable (Product # AP-06042) [NB: titanium port]. Product # AP-06042 kit contains 1 low profile 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), injection 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-06042 MF3075086  MF3075140  MF3085285