FDA recall Z-0192-2020

Arrow International Inc · Class II · device

Product

Arrow AGB+ Multi-Lumen CVC Kit-catheter permits venous access to central circulation by way of subclavian, jugular, and femoral veins Product Code: CDC-42703-1A - Product Usage: The ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS catheter permits venous access to central circulation by way of subclavian, jugular, and femoral veins. The ARROWg+ard technology is intended to provide protection against catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs). 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 CRBSIs compared to the original ARROWg+ard Blue¿ catheter has not been studied.

Reason for recall

Arrow AGB+ Multi-Lumen CVC Kit - lidstock incorrectly states within CDC-45703-1A a catheter 20cm in length. The banner card correctly states the product is CDC-42703-1A with a catheter 16cm in length

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2019-07-18
Report date
2019-10-30
Termination date
2020-11-10
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Reading, PA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0192-2020