Severity
Critical
FDA Devices recall · Reported November 24, 2021
7FR Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device (PTD) Inner lumen (orange) detached from the device basket result in embolization and retrieval with an additional intervention and consequent…
Arrow International Inc recalled Arrow-Trerotola Over-The-Wire PTD Kit Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device : 7FR Product Code… - a critical-severity action.
Arrow-Trerotola Over-The-Wire PTD Kit Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device : 7FR Product Code… was recalled by Arrow International Inc in November 24, 2021. Reason: 7FR Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device (PTD) Inner lumen (orange) detached from the device basket result in emb…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0234-2022 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Arrow International Inc issued this critical-severity FDA Devices recall-7FR Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device (PTD) Inner lumen (orange) detached from the device basket result in emb….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0234-2022 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-0234-2022) was formally reported on November 24, 2021, with the manufacturer initiating the action on September 20, 2021. It is classified under Critical severity (Class I), 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 1918 units.
The documented reason for this recall is: 7FR Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device (PTD) Inner lumen (orange) detached from the device basket result in embolization and retrieval with an additional intervention and consequent delay of therapy. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide) and OUS (Foreign) to countries of: BE CA CL CZ DE ES FR IL IT KR PH SA TR TW UK. 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 high severity.
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Severity
Critical
Affected scope
1918 units
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Arrow-Trerotola Over-The-Wire PTD Kit Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device : 7FR Product Code: PT-65709-WC The Arrow-Trerotola" Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device (PTDTM) Catheter, in conjunction with the Arrow Rotator Drive Unit, permits mechanical declotting of native arterio-venousfistulae and synthetic dialysis grafts
7FR Percutaneous Thrombolytic Device (PTD) Inner lumen (orange) detached from the device basket result in embolization and retrieval with an additional intervention and consequent delay of therapy.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Critical (Class I) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0234-2022 |
| Date reported | November 24, 2021 |
| Date initiated | September 20, 2021 |
| Recalling firm | Arrow International Inc |
| Firm location | Reading, PA |
| Affected scope | 1918 units |
| Distribution | Worldwide distribution: US (Nationwide) and OUS (Foreign) to countries of: BE CA CL CZ DE ES FR IL IT KR PH SA TR TW UK |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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