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Arrow 4FR Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICCs) Kits. Product numbers: ASK-01451-BMH; ASK-05041-CHC; ASK-05041-

FDA device recall Z-1682-2010 · posted 2010-05-26 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Arrow International Inc
Reason for recall
Tight fit in sheath. Arrow has received complaints of the PICC catheter fitting too tightly in the "kit supplied" peelable sheath. In some cases, clinicians have been unable to insert the catheter through the peelable sheath during the insertion procedure. If the catheter will not pass through the sheath, the clinician is required to place a guide wire back into the sheath, remove the sheath, a
Action taken
Arrow International issued an Urgent Medical Device Recall letter dated 3/29/10 to inform their customers of the problem and the need to return the product.
Root cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Status
Terminated
Product code
LJS
Quantity affected
6719
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: USA, Australia, Brazil, Canada, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Chile.
Date initiated
2010-03-29
Date posted
2010-05-26
Date terminated
2012-09-27
Location
Reading, PA

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