PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

The Arrow Edge Hemodialysis Catheterization Set Long-Term Access and NextStep Antegrade Hemodialysis Catheterization Set, Long-Term Access, part numbers: AC-15192-SFX, AC-15232-SFX, AC-15272-SFX, AC-15312-SFX, AC-15422-SFX, CS-15192-SFX, CS-15192-SFXM, CS-15232-SFX, CS-15242-I, CS-15272-SFX, CS-15282-I, CS-15312-SFX, CS-15322-I, CS-15362-I, CS-15422-SFX, CS-15502-SFX, CS-15552-I, CSD-15242-I, CSD-15282-I, and CSD-15322-I. The Arrow Edge Hemodialysis Catheterization Set and NextStep Antegrade

Reported: January 28, 2015 Initiated: February 4, 2013 #Z-1007-2015

Product Description

The Arrow Edge Hemodialysis Catheterization Set Long-Term Access and NextStep Antegrade Hemodialysis Catheterization Set, Long-Term Access, part numbers: AC-15192-SFX, AC-15232-SFX, AC-15272-SFX, AC-15312-SFX, AC-15422-SFX, CS-15192-SFX, CS-15192-SFXM, CS-15232-SFX, CS-15242-I, CS-15272-SFX, CS-15282-I, CS-15312-SFX, CS-15322-I, CS-15362-I, CS-15422-SFX, CS-15502-SFX, CS-15552-I, CSD-15242-I, CSD-15282-I, and CSD-15322-I. The Arrow Edge Hemodialysis Catheterization Set and NextStep Antegrade Hemodialysis Catheterization Set is indicated for use in attaining long- term vascular access for hemodialysis and apheresis.

Reason for Recall

The tunneling sheath packaged within the kits can crack during placement. If the tunneling sheath cracks, it can cause a delay in treatment for the time it takes to retrieve a replacement kit.

Details

Recalling Firm
Arrow International Inc
Units Affected
2,480
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution -- US and Canada.
Location
Reading, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The Arrow Edge Hemodialysis Catheterization Set Long-Term Access and NextStep Antegrade Hemodialysis Catheterization Set, Long-Term Access, part numbers: AC-15192-SFX, AC-15232-SFX, AC-15272-SFX, AC-15312-SFX, AC-15422-SFX, CS-15192-SFX, CS-15192-SFXM, CS-15232-SFX, CS-15242-I, CS-15272-SFX, CS-15282-I, CS-15312-SFX, CS-15322-I, CS-15362-I, CS-15422-SFX, CS-15502-SFX, CS-15552-I, CSD-15242-I, CSD-15282-I, and CSD-15322-I. The Arrow Edge Hemodialysis Catheterization Set and NextStep Antegrade Hemodialysis Catheterization Set is indicated for use in attaining long- term vascular access for hemodialysis and apheresis.. Recalled by Arrow International Inc. Units affected: 2,480.
Why was this product recalled?
The tunneling sheath packaged within the kits can crack during placement. If the tunneling sheath cracks, it can cause a delay in treatment for the time it takes to retrieve a replacement kit.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on January 28, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1007-2015.