Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported January 28, 2015
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 re…
Arrow International Inc recalled The Arrow Edge Hemodialysis Catheterization Set Long-Term Access and NextStep Antegrade H… - a moderate-severity action.
The Arrow Edge Hemodialysis Catheterization Set Long-Term Access and NextStep Antegrade H… was recalled by Arrow International Inc in January 28, 2015. Reason: The tunneling sheath packaged within the kits can crack during placement. If the tunneling sheath cracks, it …. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1007-2015 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Arrow International Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The tunneling sheath packaged within the kits can crack during placement. If the tunneling sheath cracks, it ….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1007-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1007-2015) was formally reported on January 28, 2015, with the manufacturer initiating the action on February 4, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity (Class II), 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 2,480.
The documented reason for this recall is: 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. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution -- US and Canada.. 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 moderate severity.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
2,480
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
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.
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.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-1007-2015 |
| Date reported | January 28, 2015 |
| Date initiated | February 4, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Arrow International Inc |
| Firm location | Reading, PA |
| Affected scope | 2,480 |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution -- US and Canada. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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