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Arrow Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kit with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port for use with 7.5 Fr. Catheters; Catalo

FDA device recall Z-2274-2010 · posted 2010-08-25 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Arrow International Inc
Reason for recall
Sterility not assured. The stopcock handle position was inadvertently changed from an open to a closed position, which prevents sterilization of the closed portion of the device. Sterility of the affected product cannot be guaranteed.
Action taken
June 7, 2010 Notification letter to customer instructed them to return the product to Arrow. Arrow will destroy the returned product.
Root cause
Process change control
Status
Terminated
Product code
KGZ
Quantity affected
3000 kits
Distribution
All affected product was distributed to one foreign consignee: Arrow Japan Ltd.
Date initiated
2010-06-07
Date posted
2010-08-25
Date terminated
2012-09-29
Location
Reading, PA

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