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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Arrow AGB+ Multi-Lumen CVC Kit-catheter permits venous access to central circulation by way of subclavian, jugular, and femoral veins Product Code: CDC-42703-1A - Product Usage: The ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS catheter permits venous access to central circulation by way of subclavian, jugular, and femoral veins. The ARROWg+ard technology is intended to provide protection against catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs). It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections nor i

Reported: October 30, 2019 Initiated: July 18, 2019 #Z-0192-2020

Product Description

Arrow AGB+ Multi-Lumen CVC Kit-catheter permits venous access to central circulation by way of subclavian, jugular, and femoral veins Product Code: CDC-42703-1A - Product Usage: The ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS catheter permits venous access to central circulation by way of subclavian, jugular, and femoral veins. The ARROWg+ard technology is intended to provide protection against catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs). It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections nor is it indicated for long-term use (> 30 days). Clinical effectiveness of the ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS¿ catheter in preventing CRBSIs compared to the original ARROWg+ard Blue¿ catheter has not been studied.

Reason for Recall

Arrow AGB+ Multi-Lumen CVC Kit - lidstock incorrectly states within CDC-45703-1A a catheter 20cm in length. The banner card correctly states the product is CDC-42703-1A with a catheter 16cm in length

Details

Recalling Firm
Arrow International Inc
Units Affected
745 eaches
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution.
Location
Reading, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Arrow AGB+ Multi-Lumen CVC Kit-catheter permits venous access to central circulation by way of subclavian, jugular, and femoral veins Product Code: CDC-42703-1A - Product Usage: The ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS catheter permits venous access to central circulation by way of subclavian, jugular, and femoral veins. The ARROWg+ard technology is intended to provide protection against catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs). It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections nor is it indicated for long-term use (> 30 days). Clinical effectiveness of the ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS¿ catheter in preventing CRBSIs compared to the original ARROWg+ard Blue¿ catheter has not been studied.. Recalled by Arrow International Inc. Units affected: 745 eaches.
Why was this product recalled?
Arrow AGB+ Multi-Lumen CVC Kit - lidstock incorrectly states within CDC-45703-1A a catheter 20cm in length. The banner card correctly states the product is CDC-42703-1A with a catheter 16cm in length
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 30, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0192-2020.