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ARROW QuickFlash Radial Artery Catherization (wire, guide, catheter), Part Numbers: a) REF AK-04220; b) REF ASK-04220-FMH1; c) REF ASK-04220-HHC; d) REF ASK-04220-KSP; e) REF ASK-04220-PSU; f) REF ASK-04220-UCL1; g) REF ASK-04500-AH; h) REF ASK-04500-HF-S; i) REF NA-04220-S1A; j) REF NA-04220-X1A; k) REF RA-04220; l) REF RA-04220-W

Reported: March 27, 2024 Initiated: February 12, 2024 #Z-1267-2024

Product Description

ARROW QuickFlash Radial Artery Catherization (wire, guide, catheter), Part Numbers: a) REF AK-04220; b) REF ASK-04220-FMH1; c) REF ASK-04220-HHC; d) REF ASK-04220-KSP; e) REF ASK-04220-PSU; f) REF ASK-04220-UCL1; g) REF ASK-04500-AH; h) REF ASK-04500-HF-S; i) REF NA-04220-S1A; j) REF NA-04220-X1A; k) REF RA-04220; l) REF RA-04220-W

Reason for Recall

Teleflex is initiating this voluntary recall for the above-mentioned products due to reports received indicating a potentially defective component. The complaints received relate to resistance of the guidewire handle/chamber during use. The possible immediate health consequences of the component issue are arterial vasospasm and vessel injury arising from multiple arterial punctures with repeated attempts.

Details

Recalling Firm
ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc.
Units Affected
1,160,470 devices
Distribution
Worldwide distribution: US (nationwide) and OUS (foreign) to countries of: AE, AR, AT, AU, BE, BH, BR, CA, CN, CO, CY, DE, EC, EE, ES, FR, GR, HK, HR, IT, KW, LB, LU, MX, MY, NL, NZ, PH, PL, QA, RU, SA, SE, SG, SI, TH, TW, and UK.
Location
Morrisville, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
ARROW QuickFlash Radial Artery Catherization (wire, guide, catheter), Part Numbers: a) REF AK-04220; b) REF ASK-04220-FMH1; c) REF ASK-04220-HHC; d) REF ASK-04220-KSP; e) REF ASK-04220-PSU; f) REF ASK-04220-UCL1; g) REF ASK-04500-AH; h) REF ASK-04500-HF-S; i) REF NA-04220-S1A; j) REF NA-04220-X1A; k) REF RA-04220; l) REF RA-04220-W. Recalled by ARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc.. Units affected: 1,160,470 devices.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Teleflex is initiating this voluntary recall for the above-mentioned products due to reports received indicating a potentially defective component. The complaints received relate to resistance of the guidewire handle/chamber during use. The possible immediate health consequences of the component issue are arterial vasospasm and vessel injury arising from multiple arterial punctures with repeated attempts.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on March 27, 2024. Severity: Critical. Recall number: Z-1267-2024.

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