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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip Catheter, CS-15853-E Product CVCs are intended to permit venous access to the central circulation through a single puncture site by way of the femoral, jugular, or subclavian veins.

Reported: July 11, 2018 Initiated: May 11, 2018 #Z-2336-2018

Product Description

Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip Catheter, CS-15853-E Product CVCs are intended to permit venous access to the central circulation through a single puncture site by way of the femoral, jugular, or subclavian veins.

Reason for Recall

The recalling firm has received complaints related to increased resistance encountered when introducing the CVC over the spring wire guide. This may lead to procedural delay, and there may be need of medical intervention by exchanging the catheter for another CVC catheter.

Details

Recalling Firm
Arrow International Inc
Units Affected
1200
Distribution
Distributor in FL. International distribution to Czech Republic, Dominican Republic, France, Greece, and Italy.
Location
Reading, PA

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Multi-Lumen Central Venous Catheterization Set with Blue FlexTip Catheter, CS-15853-E Product CVCs are intended to permit venous access to the central circulation through a single puncture site by way of the femoral, jugular, or subclavian veins.. Recalled by Arrow International Inc. Units affected: 1200.
Why was this product recalled?
The recalling firm has received complaints related to increased resistance encountered when introducing the CVC over the spring wire guide. This may lead to procedural delay, and there may be need of medical intervention by exchanging the catheter for another CVC catheter.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on July 11, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2336-2018.