Severity
Moderate
FDA Devices recall · Reported June 21, 2017
The Arrow 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 limite…
Arrow International Inc recalled Arrow Multi-Lumen CVC Kit The Arrow Two-Lumen Central Venous Access device permits venou… - a moderate-severity action.
Arrow Multi-Lumen CVC Kit The Arrow Two-Lumen Central Venous Access device permits venou… was recalled by Arrow International Inc in June 21, 2017. Reason: The Arrow CVC is indicated to provide short-term (<30 days) central venous access for treatment of diseases o…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-2336-2017 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Arrow International Inc issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-The Arrow CVC is indicated to provide short-term (<30 days) central venous access for treatment of diseases o….
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-2336-2017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
This FDA Devices action (record #Z-2336-2017) was formally reported on June 21, 2017, with the manufacturer initiating the action on May 9, 2017. 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 27,485 units distributed in U.S., 4,371 units distributed internationally.
The documented reason for this recall is: The Arrow 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, me… Distribution data in the federal record shows the product reached: Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) 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
27,485 units distributed in U.S., 4,371 units distributed internationally
Related Recalls
6
3 from same agency
Arrow Multi-Lumen CVC Kit The Arrow Two-Lumen Central Venous Access device permits venous access and catheter introduction to the central circulation.
The Arrow 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 blood/blood components infusions -infusion of incompatible medications -central venous pressure monitoring lack of usable peripheral IV sites -replacement of multiple peripheral sites for IV access
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Moderate (Class II) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-2336-2017 |
| Date reported | June 21, 2017 |
| Date initiated | May 9, 2017 |
| Recalling firm | Arrow International Inc |
| Firm location | Reading, PA |
| Affected scope | 27,485 units distributed in U.S., 4,371 units distributed internationally |
| Distribution | Worldwide Distribution - US (nationwide) 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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