FDA recall Z-0468-2019

Arrow International Inc · Class II · device

Product

Arrow AGB+ Multi-Lumen CVC Kit, 7 Fr., 3 Lumen, 20cm catheter length, .025 inch dia. spring-wire guide, Product Code CDC-45703-B1A - Product Usage: The multiple-lumen catheter permits venous access to the central circulation by the way of the femoral, jugular, or subclavian veins. The ARROWg+ard Blue Plus antimicrobial catheter is intended to help provide protection against catheter-related infections. It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections nor is it indicated for long-term use.

Reason for recall

The products labeling contains inconsistencies. In certain instances, the lidstock, banner card and shipper label state that the Spring Wire Guide (SWG) within is .032 rather than the correct SWG size .025 . For other lots in scope the lidstock correctly states the SWG size .025 however the banner card states the incorrect SWG size .032 .

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, ID, IL, MI, NC, NJ, PA, and WI.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2018-09-21
Report date
2018-11-21
Termination date
2020-09-23
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Reading, PA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0468-2019