Arrow-Howes (TM) Multi Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip(R) Catheter. Catalog #: CV-15703. Permits venous access to the central circulation.
FDA Recall Z-0898-2011 · Posted 2011-01-12
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Recalling FirmArrow International Inc
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDQY
Date Initiated2010-11-09
Date Terminated2012-09-29
Product Quantity1150 units
Reason for Recall
One lot of product was inadvertently mislabeled with a product lidstock identifying the product as a triple-lumen catheter with product number CV-15703, but a double-lumen catheter with part number CV-16702 was actually packaged in the kit.
Firm Action
The recalling firm issued Urgent Medical Recall letters dated 11/9/10 to inform their customers of the problem and the need to return any unused product. Customers are to check their stock for the affected product, contact Arrow Customer Service for a Return Authorization Number, and complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement & Stock Status Form. For customers with no affected product in stock, the form should still be completed and also faxed to Arrow Customer Service. Affected product should be returned along with the original completed form to Arrow International, Inc. Arrow will replace the affected product once it has been returned. Additional information or clarification can be obtained from Arrow Customer Service at 1-919-361-3964.
Root Cause
Process control
Distribution Pattern
International Distribution Only -- Argentina and Columbia.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.
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