Z-1473-2009

Arrow Embolectomy Catheters: 4 French, 2 Lumen x 40cm, Product Number: W01798, Single use, Latex Free, Rx...

Name: Z-1473-2009 Arrow Embolectomy Catheters: 4 French, 2 Lumen x 40cm, Product Number: W01798, Single use, Latex Free, Rx...
Creator: Arrow International Inc
Published: 2009-03-25
License: https://open.fda.gov/license/

Arrow International LLC (subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated) / initiated 2009-03-25 / Terminated / root cause: manufacturing process

FDA source

Arrow International Inc began a recall of Arrow Embolectomy Catheters: 4 French, 2 Lumen x 40cm, Product Number: W01798, Single use, Latex Free, Rx only, Arrow International, 2400 Bernville Road... on 2009-03-25. The reason FDA records is "The inflation arm tubing may separate from the stopcock adapter". As of 2026-09-10, the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as manufacturing process.

Recall record

Recall number: Z-1473-2009
Status: Terminated
Initiated: 2009-03-25
Posted: 2009-06-25
Terminated: 2010-02-01
Recalling firm: Arrow International LLC (subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated)
Product: Arrow Embolectomy Catheters: 4 French, 2 Lumen x 40cm, Product Number: W01798, Single use, Latex Free, Rx only, Arrow International, 2400 Bernville Road, Reading, PA 19605. The arterial embolectomy catheter is intended for use in removing arterial emboli.
Product code: DXE Catheter, Embolectomy
Reason for recall: The inflation arm tubing may separate from the stopcock adapter.
Root cause tag: manufacturing process
FDA root cause: Process control
Action: Arrow International issued an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated March 25, 2009 describing proper handling of the affected device. Consignees were also instructed to complete a Recall Acknowledgement and Stock Status Form and fax to Arrow International at 1-800-343-2935. Further questions should be directed to Arrow International, Customer Service Department at 1-800-523-8446.
Quantity in commerce: 6910 units (total all three products)
Distribution: Worldwide Distribution - USA and Panama.
Product codes and lots: Lot Numbers: CF8036225, CF8036752, CF8059712, CF8061821, CF8084535, F8096770, CF8098599, CF8109960, CF8111317 and CF8112749.

Product code DXE

K902327Class IIEmbolectomy CatheterClincal Instruments Corp. / cleared 1991-02-25

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Data as of 2026-10-07, the FDA export date for this dataset. Page last changed 2026-09-05. View this recall on fda.gov (opens on fda.gov)