PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit The Arrow(r) CVC is indicated to provide short-term ( < 30 days) central venous access for treatment of diseases or conditions requiring central venous access including, but not limited to: multiple infusions of fluids, medications, or chemotherapy; infusion of fluids that are hypertonic, hyperosmolar, or have divergent pH values; frequent blood sampling or blodd/blood component infusions; infusion of incompatible medications;

Reported: June 14, 2017 Initiated: March 20, 2017 #Z-2305-2017

Product Description

ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit The Arrow(r) CVC is indicated to provide short-term ( < 30 days) central venous access for treatment of diseases or conditions requiring central venous access including, but not limited to: multiple infusions of fluids, medications, or chemotherapy; infusion of fluids that are hypertonic, hyperosmolar, or have divergent pH values; frequent blood sampling or blodd/blood component infusions; infusion of incompatible medications; central venous pressure monitoring; lack of usable peripheral IV sites; replacement of multiple peripheral sites for IV access

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
unknown-firm reports total devices distributed 43,394
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Location
Reading, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit The Arrow(r) CVC is indicated to provide short-term ( < 30 days) central venous access for treatment of diseases or conditions requiring central venous access including, but not limited to: multiple infusions of fluids, medications, or chemotherapy; infusion of fluids that are hypertonic, hyperosmolar, or have divergent pH values; frequent blood sampling or blodd/blood component infusions; infusion of incompatible medications; central venous pressure monitoring; lack of usable peripheral IV sites; replacement of multiple peripheral sites for IV access. Recalled by Arrow International Inc. Units affected: unknown-firm reports total devices distributed 43,394.
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-2305-2017.