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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Arrow Transradial Artery Access products Arrow Transradial Artery Access products are used for percutaneous introduction of devices into the radial artery for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

Reported: December 18, 2013 Initiated: October 9, 2013 #Z-0468-2014

Product Description

Arrow Transradial Artery Access products Arrow Transradial Artery Access products are used for percutaneous introduction of devices into the radial artery for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

Reason for Recall

There is a risk that the introducer needles packaged within the kits can be partially or fully occluded, which can cause delayed treatment or an adverse event when used on a patient.

Details

Recalling Firm
Arrow International Inc
Units Affected
294430
Distribution
Worldwide Distribution - USA (Nationwide) and Internationally to Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Ireland, New Zealand, Singapore, and Thailand.
Location
Reading, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Arrow Transradial Artery Access products Arrow Transradial Artery Access products are used for percutaneous introduction of devices into the radial artery for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.. Recalled by Arrow International Inc. Units affected: 294430.
Why was this product recalled?
There is a risk that the introducer needles packaged within the kits can be partially or fully occluded, which can cause delayed treatment or an adverse event when used on a patient.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on December 18, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0468-2014.