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Terminated

Arrow Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kits The Percutaneous sheath introducer products permit venous or arterial access and device introduction to the central circulation.

FDA Recall Z-1713-2014 · Posted 2014-06-04

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeDYB
Date Initiated2014-04-14
Date Terminated2016-10-14
Product Quantity15424

Reason for Recall

Arrow is recalling the Arrow Percutaneous Sheath Introducer Kits due to dilator tip damage noted during internal inspection. Dilator tip damage has the potential to result in vessel damage.

Firm Action

Teleflex/Arrow International sent an Urgent Medical Device Recall Notification letter dated April 17, 2014, to distributors and end users. 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 and to complete the enclosed Recall Acknowledgement Form and fax it to 1-800-343-2935 to return product. Customers would be contacted by a customer service representative for a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Numbers and would be provided instructions for the return of the product. Customers should complete the form whether they have affected product or not. Customers with questions were instructed to call 1-800-343-2935. For questions regarding this recall call 610-378-0131.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

Worldwide Distribution - USA (nationwide) and Canada.

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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