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Z-1351-2011

ACCESS TRAY/Product SKU's (Codes) ASK-03000-CHUQ, ASK-03000-CHUQ1, ASK-04001-GFH, ASK-04001-SUH and...

Arrow International LLC (subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated) / initiated 2010-10-29 / Terminated / root cause: sterility

Arrow International Inc began a recall of ACCESS TRAY/Product SKU's (Codes) ASK-03000-CHUQ, ASK-03000-CHUQ1, ASK-04001-GFH, ASK-04001-SUH and ASK-04001-UHC. Access tray for epidural anesthesia kit on . The reason FDA records is "Sterility may be compromised". As of , the recall status on record is Terminated, and MDM tags the root cause as sterility.

Recall record

Recall number
Z-1351-2011
Status
Terminated
Initiated
Posted
Terminated
Recalling firm
Arrow International LLC (subsidiary of Teleflex Incorporated)
Product
ACCESS TRAY/Product SKU's (Codes) ASK-03000-CHUQ, ASK-03000-CHUQ1, ASK-04001-GFH, ASK-04001-SUH and ASK-04001-UHC. Access tray for epidural anesthesia kit
Product code
CAZ Anesthesia Conduction Kit
Reason for recall
Sterility may be compromised.
Root cause tag
sterility
FDA root cause
Other
Action
Arrow International, Inc. sent an URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL letter dated October 29, 2010, to all affected customers. The letter identified the products, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to quarantine the product. If they had no affected product in stock, check the appropriate box on the Recall Acknowledgement & Stock Status Form and fax the form to Arrow's Customer Service fax number 800-343-2935. If they had affected stock, immediately quarantine the product and contact Arrow Customer Service at 800-523-8446 for a Return Authorization Number. If customers wished to return product for replacement, they were to consult their sales representative or Arrow Customer Service for information on product availability, substitutability, and lead times. Complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement & Stock Status Form and immediately fax the compoleted form to Arrow, Fax number 800-343-2935, Attn: Customer Service. Return any affected product freight collect, along with the original completed Recall Acknowledgement & Stock Status Form to: Arrow International, Inc. 312 Commerce Place Aheboro, NC 27203 Attn: Asheboro Quality Assurance Manager. For any questions regarding this recall call 800-523-8446.
Quantity in commerce
14,030 units
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- United States - all 50 States, and the countries of Canada, South America, China, South Africa, Australia, Puerto Rico, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, New Zealand, Mexico, Japan, India, Indonesia, Bahamas, Taiwan, Thailand, Finland, France, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Belgium, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Netherlands, Poland, Slovakia, Spain, Bahamas, Costa Rico, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Guatamala and the United Kingdom.
Product codes and lots
ASK-03000-CHUQ Lot Numbers: RF7125131, RF8044816, RF9056379, RL8088126 and RL8118762.  ASK-3000-CHUQ1 Lot Numbers: RF0076695, RF9056277, RF9071611, RF9113177 and RF9127313.  ASK-04001-GFH Lot Numbers: RF0019576, RF0050476 and RF0063762.  ASK-04001-SUH Lot Numbers: RF0018516, RF0022619, RF0035227, RF0062121, RF0076516, RF9015142, RF9028180, RF9057183, RF9086014, RF9109959, RF9114930 and RL8129036.  ASK-04001-UHC Lot Numbers: RF0018444, RF0048049, RF0088324, RF8057019, RF8084220, RF8123782, RF9031837, RF9084607, RF9097370 and RF9101531.