Arrow International Inc recalls Arrow PICC with Chlorag+ard Technology The ArrowEVOLUTION Pressure Injectable PICC with Chlorag+ard Antimicrobial and A…

Recall date

March 20, 2017

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2286-2017

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Arrow International Inc

Sold / distributed

Nationwide Distribution

Why it was recalled

Arrow International initiated the recall due to reports of safety cover disengagement and needlestick injury for the BD Eclipse Needle that are packaged with certain Arrow products.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

Arrow PICC with Chlorag+ard Technology The ArrowEVOLUTION Pressure Injectable PICC with Chlorag+ard Antimicrobial and Antithrombogenic Technology is indicated for short-term or long-term peripheral access to the central venous system for intravenous therapy, blood sampling, infusion, pressure injection of contrast media, and allows for central venous pressure monitoring