Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-1267-2024 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class I |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc. |
| Report date | Mar 27, 2024 |
| Recall initiation date | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Quantity | 1,160,470 devices |
| Location | Morrisville, NC, United States |
Official product description
ARROW QuickFlash Radial Artery Catherization (wire, guide, catheter), Part Numbers: a) REF AK-04220; b) REF ASK-04220-FMH1; c) REF ASK-04220-HHC; d) REF ASK-04220-KSP; e) REF ASK-04220-PSU; f) REF ASK-04220-UCL1; g) REF ASK-04500-AH; h) REF ASK-04500-HF-S; i) REF NA-04220-S1A; j) REF NA-04220-X1A; k) REF RA-04220; l) REF RA-04220-W
Why the product was recalled
Teleflex is initiating this voluntary recall for the above-mentioned products due to reports received indicating a potentially defective component. The complaints received relate to resistance of the guidewire handle/chamber during use. The possible immediate health consequences of the component issue are arterial vasospasm and vessel injury arising from multiple arterial punctures with repeated attempts.
Distribution information
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (foreign) to countries of: AE, AR, AT, AU, BE, BH, BR, CA, CN, CO, CY, DE, EC, EE, ES, FR, GR, HK, HR, IT, KW, LB, LU, MX, MY, NL, NZ, PH, PL, QA, RU, SA, SE, SG, SI, TH, TW, and UK.
How to read the classification
FDA Class I indicates a situation in which there is a reasonable probability that use of or exposure to the product will cause serious adverse health consequences or death. The classification shown here comes directly from the FDA enforcement record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
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