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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Arrow Berman Angiographic Catheter 60cm Item Number: AI-07130-J

Reported: December 25, 2019 Initiated: November 15, 2019 #Z-0716-2020

Product Description

Arrow Berman Angiographic Catheter 60cm Item Number: AI-07130-J

Reason for Recall

Potential leak in the balloon extension line. If a leak was present and went undetected during pre-use testing as outlined in the IFU, this would cause the balloon to deflate slowly following placement. If the leak went undetected by attending clinicians during use, it could result in contrast injection into the vascular or cardiac tissue which could result in serious injury or death

Details

Recalling Firm
Arrow International Inc
Units Affected
1 unit
Distribution
U.S. Nationwide, Canada
Location
Reading, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Arrow Berman Angiographic Catheter 60cm Item Number: AI-07130-J. Recalled by Arrow International Inc. Units affected: 1 unit.
Why was this product recalled?
Potential leak in the balloon extension line. If a leak was present and went undetected during pre-use testing as outlined in the IFU, this would cause the balloon to deflate slowly following placement. If the leak went undetected by attending clinicians during use, it could result in contrast injection into the vascular or cardiac tissue which could result in serious injury or death
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 25, 2019. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0716-2020.