Arrow International Inc recalls Arrow PICC with Chlorag+ard Technology A PICC permits venous access to the central circulation through a peripheral vei…

Recall date

March 20, 2017

Source

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

Recall number

Z-2291-2017

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 A PICC permits venous access to the central circulation through a peripheral vein. The intended use of the VP'S Stylet and Console (VPS System) is to quickly and accurately guide market available central catheters to the desired location which is the lower third of the SVC or at the cavo-atrial junction