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Arrow Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kits The Percutaneous sheath introducer products permit venous or arterial access a

FDA device recall Z-1713-2014 · posted 2014-06-04 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Arrow International Inc
Reason for recall
Arrow is recalling the Arrow Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kits due to dilator tip damage noted during internal inspection. Dilator tip damage has the potential to result in vessel damage.
Action taken
Teleflex/Arrow International sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated April 17, 2014, to distributors and end users. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately discontinue use and quarantine any affected product and to complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-800-343-2935 to return product. Customers would be contacted by a customer service representative for a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Numbers and would be provided instructions for the return of the product. Customers should complete the form whether they have affected product or not. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-800-343-2935. For questions regarding this recall call 610-378-0131.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
DYB
Quantity affected
15424
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Canada.
Date initiated
2014-04-14
Date posted
2014-06-04
Date terminated
2016-10-14
Location
Reading, PA

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PERCUTANEOUS SHEATH INTRODUCER KIT (K780532)Arrow Intl., Inc.1978-04-21