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Arrow-Howes (TM) Multi Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip(R) Catheter. Catalog #: CV-15703. Perm

FDA device recall Z-0898-2011 · posted 2011-01-12 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Arrow International Inc
Reason for recall
One lot of product was inadvertently mislabeled with a product lidstock identifying the product as a triple-lumen catheter with product number CV-15703, but a double-lumen catheter with part number CV-16702 was actually packaged in the kit.
Action taken
The recalling firm issued Urgent Medical Recall letters dated 11/9/10 to inform their customers of the problem and the need to return any unused product. Customers are to check their stock for the affected product, contact Arrow Customer Service for a Return Authorization Number, and complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement & Stock Status Form. For customers with no affected product in stock, the form should still be completed and also faxed to Arrow Customer Service. Affected product should be returned along with the original completed form to Arrow International, Inc. Arrow will replace the affected product once it has been returned. Additional information or clarification can be obtained from Arrow Customer Service at 1-919-361-3964.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
DQY
Quantity affected
1150 units
Distribution
International Distribution Only -- Argentina and Columbia.
Date initiated
2010-11-09
Date posted
2011-01-12
Date terminated
2012-09-29
Location
Reading, PA

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