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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

The CG+ Arrow PIC Catheters permit venous access to the central circulation through a peripheral vein.

Reported: April 12, 2017 Initiated: March 3, 2017 #Z-1705-2017

Product Description

The CG+ Arrow PIC Catheters permit venous access to the central circulation through a peripheral vein.

Reason for Recall

Arrow International, Inc. notified its customers who received the affected Antimicrobial/Antithrombogenic PICC Kits, that the kits were being recalled due to a labeling error. The lidstock on some of the kits reads CDC-45541-HPK1A, while the banner card on the side of the kit reads CDC-45052-HPK1A. Other kits may list CDC-45052-HPK1A on the lidstock and CDC-45541-HPK1A on the banner card. The affected lot numbers are 23F16C0851, 23F16A0727, and 23F16C0844.

Details

Recalling Firm
Arrow International Inc
Units Affected
1,351 catheters
Distribution
US Distribution
Location
Reading, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The CG+ Arrow PIC Catheters permit venous access to the central circulation through a peripheral vein.. Recalled by Arrow International Inc. Units affected: 1,351 catheters.
Why was this product recalled?
Arrow International, Inc. notified its customers who received the affected Antimicrobial/Antithrombogenic PICC Kits, that the kits were being recalled due to a labeling error. The lidstock on some of the kits reads CDC-45541-HPK1A, while the banner card on the side of the kit reads CDC-45052-HPK1A. Other kits may list CDC-45052-HPK1A on the lidstock and CDC-45541-HPK1A on the banner card. The affected lot numbers are 23F16C0851, 23F16A0727, and 23F16C0844.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 12, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1705-2017.