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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Arrow PICC with Chlorag+ard Technology A PICC permits venous access to the central circulation through a peripheral vein. The intended use of the VP'S Stylet and Console (VPS System) is to quickly and accurately guide market available central catheters to the desired location which is the lower third of the SVC or at the cavo-atrial junction

Reported: June 14, 2017 Initiated: March 20, 2017 #Z-2291-2017

Product Description

Arrow PICC with Chlorag+ard Technology A PICC permits venous access to the central circulation through a peripheral vein. The intended use of the VP'S Stylet and Console (VPS System) is to quickly and accurately guide market available central catheters to the desired location which is the lower third of the SVC or at the cavo-atrial junction

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Recalling Firm
Arrow International Inc
Units Affected
unknown-firm reports total devices distributed 43,394
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Location
Reading, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Arrow PICC with Chlorag+ard Technology A PICC permits venous access to the central circulation through a peripheral vein. The intended use of the VP'S Stylet and Console (VPS System) is to quickly and accurately guide market available central catheters to the desired location which is the lower third of the SVC or at the cavo-atrial junction. Recalled by Arrow International Inc. Units affected: unknown-firm reports total devices distributed 43,394.
Why was this product 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 14, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2291-2017.