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Arrow International, Inc. Two-Lumen CVC Kit with Blue Flex Tip Catheter. The multiple lumen catheter permits venous acce

FDA device recall Z-1965-2013 · posted 2013-08-14 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Arrow International Inc
Reason for recall
Arrow is recalling the product due to a labeling inconsistency. One portion of the lidstock states the kit contains a 3-Lumen catheter while the rest of the lidstock correctly identifies the catheter as 2-Lumen.
Action taken
An "Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification" letter dated July 31, 2013 was sent to direct accounts requesting immediate discontinuation of use and quarantine of all affected product on hand. Negative responses were also requested and the immediate return of product to Arrow was authorized. Questions were directed to Customer Service at 800 343-2935.
Root cause
Labeling Change Control
Status
Terminated
Product code
DQY
Quantity affected
156
Distribution
AL, PA, CT, NC, VA, KS, RI, AZ, NJ, and IL.
Date initiated
2013-07-31
Date posted
2013-08-14
Date terminated
2015-04-28
Location
Reading, PA

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