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12 French 3 Lumen 16 cm Large-Bore Central Venous Catheters. Product numbers AK-12123-H, CS-12123-E, MA-12123, and MC-12

FDA device recall Z-1671-2009 · posted 2009-08-10 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Arrow International Inc
Reason for recall
Wire guide can have difficulty passing through catheter juncture hub or being removed from the catheter.
Action taken
The recalling firm issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 5/11/09 to their customers informing them of the problem and the potential consequences. The letter asked customers to check their stock, cease use and distribution, and quarantine the affected products. They are to contact Arrow's Customer Service Department at 1-800-523-8446 for a Return Authorization Number; complete the Recall Acknowledgement & Stock Status Form and fax to 1-800-343-2935; and return any affected product. The letter states that Arrow can provide either replacement with a similar product at no charge or credit customers' accounts. Additional information or clarification can be obtained by calling Customer Service at 1-800-523-8446.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
FOZ
Quantity affected
46,610 total
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- USA, Belgium, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Indonesia, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Lithuania, Japan, Republic of Korea, Netherlands,
Date initiated
2009-05-08
Date posted
2009-08-10
Date terminated
2010-07-29
Location
Reading, PA

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RecordFirmDate
ARROW-HOWES LARGE BORE MULTI-LUMEN CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETERS (K970864)Arrow Intl., Inc.1997-10-17