Arrow International Inc recalls Femoral Arterial Line Catheterization Kit The Arrow¿ Arterial Catheterization device permits access to the peripheral a…

Recall date

March 20, 2017

Source

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

Recall number

Z-2294-2017

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

Femoral Arterial Line Catheterization Kit The Arrow¿ Arterial Catheterization device permits access to the peripheral arterial circulation or to other small vessels