Arrow International Inc recalls Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter, Sharps Safety Fe…

Recall date

April 11, 2018

Source

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

Recall number

Z-1998-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Arrow International Inc

Sold / distributed

US Nationwide, AUSTRALIA, AUSTRIA, BELGIUM, CANADA, CZECH REPUBLIC, DENMARK, ECUADOR, FRANCE, GERMANY, GREECE, HONG KONG, INDONESIA, IRELAND, ITALY, JAPAN, KOREA, NETHERLANDS, NEW ZEALAND, PANAMA, PHILIPPINES, POLAND, PUERTO RICO, ROMANIA, SAUDI ARABIA, SINGAPORE, SLOVENIA, SOUTH AFRICA, SPAIN, SWE…

Why it was recalled

Product sterility may be compromised due to unsealed packaging.

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

What was recalled

Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Kit with Blue FlexTip(R), ARROWg+ard Blue PLUS(R) Catheter, Sharps Safety Features and Maximal Barrier Precautions; Product Code: ASK-42703-RV1