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Terminated

Arrow Balloon Temporary Pacing Catheter Kits, Part number AI-07155-IK, Lot number RF8015920, For Export Only, 5 Fr. (110 cm) Pacing Catheter, 6 Fr. Introducer Sheath, .035 inch diameter spring-wire guide, Single use, Sterilized. The device is indicated for use in sampling blood for oxygen levels and measuring pressure in the right heart.

FDA Recall Z-1908-2008 · Posted 2008-09-16

Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeLDF
Date Initiated2008-04-01
Date Terminated2009-12-08

Reason for Recall

The 5 Fr. (110cm) Temporary Pacing Catheter/ 6 Fr. Introducer Kits do not contain a complete 6 Fr. Introducer Assembly.

Firm Action

Consignees were notified by letter on/about 04/11/ 2008. They were instructed to cease use and distribution, and quarantine all affected product. They were also instructed to complete an enclosed Acknowledgement & Stock Status Form and fax back to Arrow International. Consignees were further advised to communicate the recall notice to anyone who has received the affected product by providing a copy of the recall notice to their customer(s). Contact Arrow International, Customer Relations Department at 800-523-8446 if you have questions.

Root Cause

Process control

Distribution Pattern

U.S. South Africa, Venezuela

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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