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Terminated

Super Arrow-Flex Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Sets REF CL-07035 or CL-07635 or CL-07735 or CL-07835 Super Arrow-Flex Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Set with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port and Radiopaque Tip Marker Band Contents: 1: . . . . . . . . . Sheath*: *** Super Arrow-Flex Radiopaque with Integral Hemostasis Valve/Side Port, 3-way Stopcock and Tissue Dilator 1: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Obturator: 8 Fr. Rx only. The Arrow Percutaneous Sheath Introducer is intended for use in the hospital catheterization laboratory for the percutaneous introduction of various devices into veins and/or arteries in a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

FDA Recall Z-1064-2016 · Posted None

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDYB
Date Initiated2016-01-12
Date Terminated2018-02-26
Product Quantity56,521 units

Reason for Recall

Arrow has issued a recall for these products due to potential packaging damage. The sterility of the products cannot be guaranteed. If non-sterile product is used there is a potential for infection to occur.

Firm Action

Arrow International sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated January 13, 2016, to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to immediately discontinue use and quarantine any affected product. Customers were asked to complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-855-419-8507 Attn: Customer Service or email it to [email protected]. A customer service representative will contact them with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and will provide instructions for the return of product to the firm. If customers have no affected stock, they should also complete and the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form. Customers with questions should call Customer Service at 1-866-246-6990. For questions regarding this recall call 610-378-0131.

Root Cause

Packaging process control

Distribution Pattern

Nationwide Distribution including AL AR AZ CA CO CT DE FL GA IA ID IL IN KY LA MA MD MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

Official Source

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Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.

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