FDA recall record

Arrow International Arrowgard Blue and Arrowgard Blue Plus Pressure Injectable Central recall — FDA Z-1633-2014

The labeling states that the kit contains Introducer Needle: Echogenic 18 Ga. x 2.5 (6.35cm) XTW and 5mL ArroW Raulerson Spring-Wire Introduction Syringe;…

Class IIclassification
Z-1633-2014official record ID
May 28, 2014report date

Recall record at a glance

Official recordZ-1633-2014
CategoryMedical Device Recalls
ClassificationClass II
FDA record statusTerminated
Recalling firmArrow International Inc.
Report dateMay 28, 2014
Recall initiation dateJul 17, 2013
Quantity4285
LocationReading, PA, United States

Official product description

Arrowgard Blue and Arrowgard Blue Plus Pressure Injectable Central Venous Catheter, a multiple-lumen catheter that permits venous access to central circulation. Catalog number ASK-45703-PHF.

Why the product was recalled

The labeling states that the kit contains Introducer Needle: Echogenic 18 Ga. x 2.5 (6.35cm) XTW and 5mL ArroW Raulerson Spring-Wire Introduction Syringe; however, the kit contains, and should state, Introducer Needle: 18 Ga. x 2.5 (6.35cm) XTW and 5mL ArroW Raulerson Spring-Wire Introduction Syringe. As a result of this labeling inconsistency, if the clinician were to place the needle under x-r

Distribution information

US Distribution only to MI.

How to read the classification

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Additional record details

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

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