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Arrow WH-02220 - Epidural Catheterization Kit with FlexTip Plus(R) Catheter Intended use: Permits acccess to epidural sp

FDA device recall Z-1012-2011 · posted 2011-02-01 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Arrow International Inc
Reason for recall
Sterility may be compromised.
Action taken
The firm, Arrow International, issued an "URGENT MEDICAL DEVICE RECALL" letter dated November 11, 2010 to their consignees/customers. The letter described the product, problem and action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to check their inventory for the affected products, cease use and distribution, quarantine all affected product immediately, return any affected product freight collect along with the completed form via mail to: Arrow International, Inc., 312 Commerce Place, Asheboro, NC 27203, Attn: Asheboro Quality Assurance Manager, and complete and return the FIELD SAFETY CORRECTIVE ACTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND STOCK STATUS FORM via fax to: 800-343-2935. If you require additional information or clarification regarding this matter, please contact your sales representative, or Arrow's Customer Service Department at 866-396-2111.
Root cause
Employee error
Status
Terminated
Product code
CAZ
Quantity affected
2320
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution: USA states including IL and LA.
Date initiated
2010-11-11
Date posted
2011-02-01
Date terminated
2012-07-05
Location
Reading, PA

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