Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported October 22, 2014
Arrow International, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall for product code AK- 12703, lot number RF3039028 because the label on the outer corrugate is labeled with the incorrect…
Arrow International Inc recalled Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit - a moderate-severity action.
Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit was recalled by Arrow International Inc in October 22, 2014. Reason: Arrow International, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall for product code AK- 12703, lot number RF3039028 …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0076-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Arrow International Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Arrow International, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall for product code AK- 12703, lot number RF3039028 ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0076-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0076-2015) was formally reported on October 22, 2014, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 18, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), with a current status of Terminated. Arrow International Inc is listed as the recalling firm, operating out of Reading, PA. Federal records list the affected scope as 65.
The documented reason for this recall is: Arrow International, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall for product code AK- 12703, lot number RF3039028 because the label on the outer corrugate is labeled with the incorrect expiration date. All kits packaged with… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: US Distribution including the states of MD, NC , LA , IN , OH, KY, CA , PA , NY and NV.. Distribution scope directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Where this recall sits in its category - 40,322 medical devices recalls on record
Of 101,704 recalls in the database, 24,878 are high severity, 72,426 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
65
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit
Arrow International, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall for product code AK- 12703, lot number RF3039028 because the label on the outer corrugate is labeled with the incorrect expiration date. All kits packaged within the corrugate are correctly labeled. There is no risk to the patient as the kits within the corrugate are labeled with the correct expiration date.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0076-2015 |
| Date reported | October 22, 2014 |
| Date initiated | September 18, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Arrow International Inc |
| Firm location | Reading, PA |
| Affected scope | 65 |
| Distribution | US Distribution including the states of MD, NC , LA , IN , OH, KY, CA , PA , NY and NV. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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