Open, Classified

Arrow Arterial Kits and Trays as follows: (1) Arrow Arterial Access Tray with 0.025" Spring-Wire Guide (Catheter Not Included), REF ASK-04001-BW1; (2) Arrow Arterial Access Tray with 0.021" Spring-Wire Guide (Catheter Not Included), REF ASK-04001-CK; (3) Arrow Arterial Access Kit, .025 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04001-VAMC1; (4) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-BHS; (5) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm catheter length, .025 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-BID; (6) Arrow Arterial Line Kit, 20 Ga., 12 cm. catheter length, .025 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-HMC; (7) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga. 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-HOA; (8) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm. catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-KSD; (9) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga. 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-LOL; (10) Arrow Radial Catheterization, 20 Ga. 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-MHS; (11) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm catheter length, 018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-MIB3; (12) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 dia. spring- wire guide, REF ASK-04020-PRH; (13) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 4.45 cm catheter length, .018 dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04020-UOIL; (14) Arrow QuickFlash Radial Artery Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga., 3.81 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04220-KSP; and (15) Arrow Arterial Catheterization Kit, 20 Ga. 4.45/12 cm catheter length, .018 inch dia. spring-wire guide, REF ASK-04500-HFH4.

FDA Recall Z-3299-2024 · Posted 2024-09-26

Recalling FirmARROW INTERNATIONAL Inc.

Recall StatusOpen, Classified

Product CodeDQX

Date Initiated2024-07-26

Product Quantity14,845 kits

Reason for Recall

Reports have been received regarding open seals on the packaging.

Firm Action

The recalling firm issued letters dated July-2024 via Fed Ex 2-day mail on 7/26/2024. The letter provided a description of the problem and immediate actions required. Medical facilities were requested to immediately check their inventory for the affected product and cease use and distribution of it. The product is to be quarantined immediately. If the facility has the impacted product, they are to indicate so on the Acknowledgement Form enclosed with the letter and FAX it to the firm. A customer service representative will contact the medical facility with a Return Goods Authorization (RGA) Number and provide instructions for the return of the product. Distributors are requested to provide the field safety notice to all customers who have received the impacted product. Each of the distributor's customers are required to complete the Acknowledgment Form and return it to the distributor. Additionally, the distributor is to check their inventory for the impacted product, cease use and distribution of it, and quarantine it. If the product has been further distributed outside of the distributor's country, they are to notify Teleflex Customer Service by return email.

Root Cause

Nonconforming Material/Component

Distribution Pattern

US Nationwide distribution in the states of CA, FL, GA, IL, MA, ME, MI, NC, NY, PA, and WV. There was government distribution.

Related FDA 510(k) Records

Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.

K914531STAINLESS STEEL GEN PUR INTERVENTIONAL GUIDE WIRESArrow Intl., Inc. · 1992-02-27 K810675ARROW RADIAL ARTERY CATHETERIZATION SETArrow Intl., Inc. · 1981-03-27

Official Source

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