PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R) Catheter and Sharps Safety Features Product Usage: The Arrow¿ CVC is indicated to provide short-term (< 30 days) central venous access for treatment of diseases or conditions requiring central venous access including, but not limited to:  multiple infusions of fluids, medications, or chemotherapy  infusion of fluids that are hypertonic, hyperosmolar, or have  divergent pH values  frequent blood sampling or blood/blood co

Reported: March 21, 2018 Initiated: November 27, 2017 #Z-0994-2018

Product Description

Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R) Catheter and Sharps Safety Features Product Usage: The Arrow¿ CVC is indicated to provide short-term (< 30 days) central venous access for treatment of diseases or conditions requiring central venous access including, but not limited to:  multiple infusions of fluids, medications, or chemotherapy  infusion of fluids that are hypertonic, hyperosmolar, or have  divergent pH values  frequent blood sampling or blood/blood component infusions  infusion of incompatible medications  central venous pressure monitoring  lack of usable peripheral IV sites  replacement of multiple peripheral sites for IV access  injection of contrast media  When used for pressure injection of contrast media, do not exceed the maximum indicated flow rate for each catheter lumen. The maximum pressure of power injector equipment used with pressure injectable CVC may not exceed 400 PSI.

Reason for Recall

Some of the products listed in the recall may be missing a sticker that contains the lot number, expiration date, and Unique Device Identification (UDI) information.

Details

Recalling Firm
Arrow International Inc
Units Affected
23,904 in total
Distribution
US in the states of OH, FL, SC, TX, KY, NJ, MI
Location
Reading, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R) Catheter and Sharps Safety Features Product Usage: The Arrow¿ CVC is indicated to provide short-term (< 30 days) central venous access for treatment of diseases or conditions requiring central venous access including, but not limited to:  multiple infusions of fluids, medications, or chemotherapy  infusion of fluids that are hypertonic, hyperosmolar, or have  divergent pH values  frequent blood sampling or blood/blood component infusions  infusion of incompatible medications  central venous pressure monitoring  lack of usable peripheral IV sites  replacement of multiple peripheral sites for IV access  injection of contrast media  When used for pressure injection of contrast media, do not exceed the maximum indicated flow rate for each catheter lumen. The maximum pressure of power injector equipment used with pressure injectable CVC may not exceed 400 PSI.. Recalled by Arrow International Inc. Units affected: 23,904 in total.
Why was this product recalled?
Some of the products listed in the recall may be missing a sticker that contains the lot number, expiration date, and Unique Device Identification (UDI) information.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 21, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0994-2018.