FDA recall Z-2555-2019

Arrow International Inc · Class II · device

Product

8.5 Fr. X 10 cm ARROW+gard Blue PSI Kit Cath-Gard for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr.Catheters Product Code: CDC-29803-1A - Product Usage: The MACTM Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Device with ARROWg+ard Blue¿ permits venous access and catheter introduction to the central circulation. It may be inserted into the jugular, subclavian, or femoral veins. The ARROWg+ard¿ technology is intended to help provide protection against catheter-related infections. Clinical data have not been collected that demonstrate the use of the ARROWg+ard¿ antimicrobial surface in decreasing catheter-related infections for this device. It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections, nor is it indicated for long-term use.

Reason for recall

Products may contain the incorrect banner card within the kit

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution.

Key facts

Status
Terminated
Initiation date
2019-08-06
Report date
2019-10-02
Termination date
2020-09-29
Voluntary/Mandated
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Location
Reading, PA, United States

Primary source

https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-2555-2019