Arrow International Inc recalls "Pressure Injectable Jugular Axillo-Subclavian Central Catheter (JACC) Product" The CG+ Arrow JACC powered by Arrow VPS…

Recall date

March 20, 2017

Source

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

Recall number

Z-2292-2017

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

"Pressure Injectable Jugular Axillo-Subclavian Central Catheter (JACC) Product" The CG+ Arrow JACC powered by Arrow VPS Stylet permits venous access to the central circulation through a central vein. The VPS Stylet, used with the VPS Console, quickly and accurately guides the central catheters to the desired location which is the lower third of the SVC or at the cavo-atrial junction