FDA recall record

Arrow International Arrow(R) VPS(R) Access Kit for use with 4 Fr recall — FDA Z-0179-2018

There is a possibility that the finished good kits may contain 5 Fr peel-away sheaths instead of the required 4 Fr peel-away sheaths.

Class IIclassification
Z-0179-2018official record ID
Dec 6, 2017report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-0179-2018
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmArrow International Inc.
Report dateDec 6, 2017
Recall initiation dateJun 1, 2017
QuantityN/A
LocationReading, PA, United States

Official product description

Arrow(R) VPS(R) Access Kit for use with 4 Fr. Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheter The intended use of the VPS Stylet and Console (VPS System) is to quickly and accurately guide market available peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) to the goal location which is to the cavo-atrial junction near the sino-atrial node

Why the product was recalled

There is a possibility that the finished good kits may contain 5 Fr peel-away sheaths instead of the required 4 Fr peel-away sheaths.

Distribution information

Nationwide Distribution to AZ, CA, MA, MO, NC, NY, OR & SD

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.

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