Arrow International Inc recalls ARROWg+ard Blue(R) MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters The MAC(TM) Multi-Lum…

Recall date

March 20, 2017

Source

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

Recall number

Z-2254-2017

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

ARROWg+ard Blue(R) MAC(TM) Two-Lumen Central Venous Access Kit for use with 7.5 - 8 Fr. Catheters The MAC(TM) Multi-Lumen Central Venous Access Device with ARROWg+ard Blue(R) permits venous access and catheter introduction to the central circulation. It may be inserted into the jugular, subclavian, or femoral veins. The ARROWg+ard(R) technology is intended to help provide protection against catheter-related infections. Clinical data have not been collected that demonstrate the use of the ARROWg+ard(R) antimicrobial surface in decreasing catheter-related infections for this device. It is not intended to be used as a treatment for existing infections, nor is it indicated for long-term use.