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FDA Devices recall · Reported March 16, 2016

Super Arrow-Flex Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Sets REF CL-07035 or CL-07635 or CL-07735 or CL-07835 Super Arrow-Flex Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Set with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port and Radiopaque Tip Marker Band Contents: 1: . . . . . . . . . Sheath*: *** Super Arrow-Flex Radiopaque with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port, 3-way Stopcock and Tissue Dilator 1: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Obturator: 8 Fr. Rx

Arrow has issued a recall for these products due to potential packaging damage. The sterility of the products cannot be guaranteed. If non-sterile product is used there is a poten…

Recall #
Z-1064-2016
Affected scope
56,521 units
Initiated
January 12, 2016
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Arrow International Inc recalled Super Arrow-Flex Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Sets REF CL-07035 or CL-07635 or CL-07… — a moderate-severity action.

Super Arrow-Flex Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Sets REF CL-07035 or CL-07635 or CL-07… was recalled by Arrow International Inc in March 16, 2016. Reason: Arrow has issued a recall for these products due to potential packaging damage. The sterility of the products…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-1064-2016 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Arrow International Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall — Arrow has issued a recall for these products due to potential packaging damage. The sterility of the products….

Moderate
severity level
57K units
affected scope
Class II
classification
March 16, 2016
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-1064-2016 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This FDA Devices action (record #Z-1064-2016) was formally reported on March 16, 2016, with the manufacturer initiating the action on January 12, 2016. 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 56,521 units.

The documented reason for this recall is: Arrow has issued a recall for these products due to potential packaging damage. The sterility of the products cannot be guaranteed. If non-sterile product is used there is a potential for infection to occur. Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Nationwide Distribution including AL AR AZ CA CO CT DE FL GA IA ID IL IN KY LA MA MD MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV. 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, 6 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.

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Where this recall sits in its category — 40,409 medical devices recalls on record

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Where this recall sits in the database

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Where this recall sits in the database

Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

56,521 units

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

Super Arrow-Flex Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Sets REF CL-07035 or CL-07635 or CL-07735 or CL-07835 Super Arrow-Flex Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Set with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port and Radiopaque Tip Marker Band Contents: 1: . . . . . . . . . Sheath*: *** Super Arrow-Flex Radiopaque with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port, 3-way Stopcock and Tissue Dilator 1: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Obturator: 8 Fr. Rx only. The Arrow Percutaneous Sheath Introducer is intended for use in the hospital catheterization laboratory for the percutaneous introduction of various devices into veins and/or arteries in a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Reason for recall

Arrow has issued a recall for these products due to potential packaging damage. The sterility of the products cannot be guaranteed. If non-sterile product is used there is a potential for infection to occur.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class Moderate (Class II)
Status Terminated
Recall number Z-1064-2016
Date reported March 16, 2016
Date initiated January 12, 2016
Recalling firm Arrow International Inc
Firm location Reading, PA
Affected scope 56,521 units
Distribution Nationwide Distribution including AL AR AZ CA CO CT DE FL GA IA ID IL IN KY LA MA MD MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Scale of Impact

56,521 units units affected — limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units)
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) ✓ This recall
Large-scale (100K – 1M units)
Massive (≥1M units)

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Food and Drug Administration filings.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

  • Check the recall number (Z-1064-2016) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official FDA Devices record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Super Arrow-Flex Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Sets REF CL-07035 or CL-07635 or CL-07735 or CL-07835 Super Arrow-Flex Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Set with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port and Radiopaque Tip Marker Band Contents: 1: . . . . . . . . . Sheath*: *** Super Arrow-Flex Radiopaque with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port, 3-way Stopcock and Tissue Dilator 1: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Obturator: 8 Fr. Rx only. The Arrow Percutaneous Sheath Introducer is intended for use in the hospital catheterization laboratory for the percutaneous introduction of various devices into veins and/or arteries in a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.. Recalled by Arrow International Inc. Units affected: 56,521 units.
Why was this product recalled?
Arrow has issued a recall for these products due to potential packaging damage. The sterility of the products cannot be guaranteed. If non-sterile product is used there is a potential for infection to occur.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 16, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1064-2016.
Where was the recalled product distributed?
Distribution: Nationwide Distribution including AL AR AZ CA CO CT DE FL GA IA ID IL IN KY LA MA MD MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (Z-1064-2016) against your product. Visit the official FDA Devices website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device?
Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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Data Sources

Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: FDA Devices, reported March 16, 2016.

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