PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

AGB+ Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen CVC Kit The Arrow Central Venous Catheters are intended to permit venous access to the central circulation by way of the femoral, jugular or subclavian veins.The ARROWg+ard Blue¿ Catheter permits venous access to the central circulation by way of the femoral, jugular, or subclavian veins. The ARROWg+ard¿ technology is intended to provide protection against catheter-related bloodstream infections. It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infe

Reported: June 14, 2017 Initiated: March 20, 2017 #Z-2279-2017

Product Description

AGB+ Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen CVC Kit The Arrow Central Venous Catheters are intended to permit venous access to the central circulation by way of the femoral, jugular or subclavian veins.The ARROWg+ard Blue¿ Catheter permits venous access to the central circulation by way of the femoral, jugular, or subclavian veins. The ARROWg+ard¿ technology is intended to provide protection against catheter-related bloodstream infections. It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections nor is it indicated for long-term use (>30 days). The ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS¿ Multiple-Lumen Catheter permits venous access to the central circulation by way of the femoral, jugular, or subclavian veins. The ARROWg+ard¿ technology is intended to provide protection against catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI). It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections nor is it indicated for long-term use (>30 days). Clinical effectiveness of the ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS¿ catheter in preventing CRBSI's compared to the original ARROWg+ard Blue¿ catheter has not been studied

Reason for Recall

Arrow International initiated the recall due to reports of safety cover disengagement and needlestick injury for the BD Eclipse Needle that are packaged with certain Arrow products.

Details

Recalling Firm
Arrow International Inc
Units Affected
N/A
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Location
Reading, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
AGB+ Pressure Injectable Multi-Lumen CVC Kit The Arrow Central Venous Catheters are intended to permit venous access to the central circulation by way of the femoral, jugular or subclavian veins.The ARROWg+ard Blue¿ Catheter permits venous access to the central circulation by way of the femoral, jugular, or subclavian veins. The ARROWg+ard¿ technology is intended to provide protection against catheter-related bloodstream infections. It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections nor is it indicated for long-term use (>30 days). The ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS¿ Multiple-Lumen Catheter permits venous access to the central circulation by way of the femoral, jugular, or subclavian veins. The ARROWg+ard¿ technology is intended to provide protection against catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSI). It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections nor is it indicated for long-term use (>30 days). Clinical effectiveness of the ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS¿ catheter in preventing CRBSI's compared to the original ARROWg+ard Blue¿ catheter has not been studied. Recalled by Arrow International Inc. Units affected: N/A.
Why was this product recalled?
Arrow International initiated the recall due to reports of safety cover disengagement and needlestick injury for the BD Eclipse Needle that are packaged with certain Arrow products.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 14, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2279-2017.