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Arrow Pediatric Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip Catheter, 5 Fr., 2 Lumen, 13cm catheter l

FDA device recall Z-1653-2009 · posted 2009-07-07 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Arrow International Inc
Reason for recall
The spring wire guide is too large in diameter to pass through the needle, dilator and catheter.
Action taken
Arrow notified consignees by letter on/about 06/17/2009. They were instructed to cease use and distribution and quarantine all affected product. They were to contact Arrow's Customer Service Department for a Return Authorization Number. Enclosed was a Recall Acknowledgement & Stock Status Form to be completed and faxed to Arrow International to verify receipt of notification and acknowledge the amount of return.
Root cause
Process design
Status
Terminated
Product code
DQY
Quantity affected
3019 units
Distribution
Worldwide distribution, including USA, Argentina, Brazil, India, Taiwan and Thailand.
Date initiated
2009-06-17
Date posted
2009-07-07
Date terminated
2009-12-03
Location
Reading, PA

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