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Arrow ASK-20608-CMC StimuCath Continuous Nerve Block Kit. Arrow International, Inc. Permits placement of catheters next

FDA device recall Z-2894-2011 · posted 2011-07-29 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Arrow International Inc
Reason for recall
Some of the outer trays used in the packaging were found to have an insufficient seal. Therefore, packaging may have been compromised, and sterility of the product cannot be guaranteed.
Action taken
Arrow International, Inc. sent an "Urgent Medical Device Recall" letter dated June 17, 2011 to all affected customers. The letter describes the problem and provides recommendations including; quarantine affected product, return of product, and send an acknowledgement form back to manufacturer. For additional information call 800 233-3187.
Root cause
Packaging
Status
Terminated
Product code
CAZ
Quantity affected
95 kits
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution including the state of North Carolina.
Date initiated
2011-06-17
Date posted
2011-07-29
Date terminated
2012-10-01
Location
Reading, PA

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Related 510(k) clearances

RecordFirmDate
STIMUCATH CONTINUOUS NERVE BLOCK SET, MODELS AB-02030, AB-02060, AB-02090, AB-02030-PK, AB-02060-PK, AB-02090-PK (K030937)Arrow International, Inc.2003-04-23